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Picking a residency is really a difficult process,
mostly because there's a lot of thought and pieces of the puzzle
that need to come together to find the right place for you.
>> One of the major strengths of this program is the fact that
we're part of an institution that really values research, innovation,
and creative thinking.
And so if you have a special interest in dermatology or a unique
niche that you'd like to fill, this is a great place to train.
>> Dermatology at Johns Hopkins has a long and rich history.
The same year that Johns Hopkins Hospital was founded in
1889 was the year dermatology as a specialty was born here.
>> And Hopkins has one of the best clinical training programs
in dermatology probably in the country.
We have people doing specialty clinics in conditions that are rare,
and we see patients here that other residencies never see.
And I think that was really important for
me cuz I wanted to have a really well-rounded education.
>> My two patients from international countries,
as many people flock to Baltimore to get care at Hopkins.
You may see people live in Baltimore all their lives who are really
the working class.
And then you might also see people who are finer in status and
also maybe unreserved as well.
As well as patients of skin color, so
I think our experiences in clinic in Baltimore are really unique and
unparalleled compared to any other city in the country.
>> We help provide an emphasis on scholarly activity and
research endeavors.
We're unique among other programs in that we do provide productive time
to the residents to pursue their interests.
>> I spent time working with a group of patients who have vitiligo, and
those patients felt a lot of stigma regarding their skin disease.
People would think they were lepers or had some kind of disease.
And they were really ostracized from society because of that, or
felt that way at least.
And, for that reason, I wanted to be part of a team that could really
help them through that process.
>> Discovery is an essential core value at Hopkins Medicine.
In our residency curriculum,
we provide for our trainees to be involved in scholarly work so
that innovation of some sort can be realized.
Whether it's a better way to teach medical students or trainees, so
in the educational area.
Or finding newer,
improved ways to treat our patients, in the clinical area.
Or in basic research discovery itself.
>> We do a lot of community events,
a lot of seminars, educational events at churches and schools.
And we really feel like we're contributing.
>> This is also gonna be the resident's home for three years, and
we take that really seriously.
We wanna make them feel supported and cared for while they're here.
All while providing them the most outstanding backgrounds in
dermatology possible.
>> The camaraderie in our department has been wonderful.
I think that really stems from the close relationship between all of
the residents.
We really feel that we have a family here.
>> The attendings here, the staff, the faculty,
everybody is super friendly, super accepting, and super caring.
>> In the busy clinic if someone needs a little bit of help, we
always stop what we're doing to make sure that everything runs smoothly.
And I think that culture is unparalleled compared to other
programs.
The residents have a great relationship with the faculty.
I think we can come to them with anything and not feel that were
going to judged or criticized for asking for help, but
actually just supported and assured that everything would be just fine.
>> Leadership is another important core value at Hopkins Medicine.
And I would say it's through involvement in discovery,
whether it's in teaching clinical care, or in research,
we try to foster the environment and culture of leadership.
>> I'm very comfortable, after graduating, being able to go out and
practice dermatology.
Hopkins has taken a bunch of various smart people, put them in one place.
And not only are they smart, but they're caring, and
they're accepting.
And I think having all of those qualities together really made me
feel like I fit here and I belonged here.
>> Experience kind of outside of work has also been very enjoyable.
The harbor is a wonderful place, beautiful.
And you can really spend a lot of time outdoors, exploring and
enjoying the sort of scenery that you see at the harbor there.
I also think it's kind of a mecca for food and for
people who really enjoy restaurants and bars.
>> So, the Hopkins name is known around the world for medicine and
science in particular.
And I think as I'm applying for jobs now in academic institutions,
I think having the Hopkins background has really helped because
they know Hopkins people have really good clinical training.
They know we have an understanding of research, and
they know we're gonna be competent at what we do.
So as I'm looking for jobs now, places want me.
So I'm being recruited, and I think it's really helpful.
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