What's New in Dermatology

Dori Goldberg, MD runs a cosmetic dermatology clinic for senior residents on Thursday afternoons. This clinic includes botox and fillers, sclerotherapy, and all nail clinic with Nathaniel Jellinek, MD.

John Harris, MD, PhD sees patients with vitiligo and other autoimmune diseases weekly in his two resident clinic. His newest clinical trial is looking at the efficacy of an oral medication for the treatment of vitiligo.

Last year's Camp Liberty was held August 12-17, 2012 for ages 8-16. This AAD sponsored venture organized by the UMass and Yale pediatric dermatology programs had 40 campers last year! We are looking forward to having 60 campers from August 11 – 17, 2013.

The first floor of Hahnemann campus is home to the new spacious pediatric dermatology clinic with 8 exam rooms.

Andrea Pearson, MD joined the UMass Dermatology faculty for the 2012-2013 academic year. Dr. Pearson has an interest in medical and pediatric dermatology as well as medical education.

The ACGME accredited dermatopathology fellowship entered its fourth year in 2012 with our fellow, Jennifer Rivard, MD. Mariko Yasuda, MD will be the fellow for 2013, and Kristine Cornejo, MD will be the fellow for 2014.

Elizabeth Foley, MD is the ACGME accredited Procedural Dermatology fellow for 2012. Courtney Reilly Csikesz is the ABD accredited pediatric dermatology fellow for 2013.

Christina Alavian, MD, Leah Belazarian, MD and Dori Goldberg, MD are now assistant program directors.

UMass Dermatology will be hosting the New England Dermatological Society clinical meeting on October 26, 2013.