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Through Research
Committee Members |
| Gerald G. Krueger, M.D., Chair |
| Timothy G. Berger, M.D. |
| Lester J. Fahrner, M.D. |
| Robert S. Kirsner, M.D. |
| William S. Sawchuk, M.D. |
| Richard D. Sontheimer, M.D. |
| Diane M. Thiboutot, M.D. |
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| DF for Residents in
Dermatology |
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Dermatology Foundation Honorary Membership
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As a resident in dermatology, you are an honorary
member of the Dermatology Foundation. As an Honorary Member, consider the
benefits the DF offers to you and all of your colleagues
in dermatology:
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Promotes medical and
surgical dermatology as the primary
specialty for patients with diseases and
conditions of the skin, hair and nails. |
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Advances dermatology
as the specialty's fundraising arm,
financing the development of research
and teaching careers across the broad
spectrum of medical and procedural
dermatology. |
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Provided $5.25
million in research funding in 2008 for projects relating to
melanoma, wound-healing, acne,
psoriasis, photo-aging, laser therapy,
atopic dermatitis and workforce issues.
(See the Research Award
Programs page.) |
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Educates the specialty
through a quarterly publication, Dermatology
Focus and
an annual CME program, the DF
Clinical Symposia: Advances in
Dermatology. |
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Upon completion of training, plan to become a
Post-Resident Member of the DF: $100/year during
your first two years post-residency.
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Better Skin Care Through Research Presentations
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The Better Skin Care Through Research Presentation takes
approximately 35 minutes and is given by a
representative of the DF. Along with
explaining the importance to all dermatologists of a
strong research and training base, Better Skin Care
Through Research seeks your opinions on current and future trends in
medical and procedural dermatology and encourages your
personal support of building research and teaching
careers throughout dermatology when you begin your
career.
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Each resident receives a complimentary DF kit and
"Better Skin Care Through Research" t-shirt.
To join with more than 2,000
residents who have already participated, ask your
Program Director or Chief Resident to contact our
Development Coordinator at dfgen@dermatologyfoundation.org
for full details.
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