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Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
MPH: Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health
Clinical Research Fellowships: Stanford (Cutaneous Lymphoma), Massachusetts General Hospital (Hair Loss Disorders)
Internship and Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, University of Maryland
2021 American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Social Media Fellow
Selected as the sole recipient as the Social Media Fellow for 2021-2023 during which time I work with the Editor-in-Chief of the Lasers in
Medicine and Surgery (LSM) Journal to summarize and promote selected articles on a monthly basis.
2020 Rising Derm Stars Competition for Residents Fall Clinical Conference
One of twenty residents selected from across the country to deliver an oral presentation at the 2020 annual Fall Clinical Conference. I was paired with Dr. April Armstrong, MD, MPH as my mentor during the conference.
2019-2020 Advancing Innovation in Dermatology Scholar
Selected as a 2019 AID Scholar to participate in the Virtual Magic Wand Program designed to empower clinicians to engage in problem-driven research.
2019 Women’s Dermatologic Society L’Oréal Day of Discovery Program
Selected to meet with the L'Oreal Research team of scientists and chemists to learn about both upstream innovations (molecules, delivery systems) as well as Applied and Advanced research to understand how current
ingredients and molecules are used in current and near-term OTC vehicles. 2013
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society UCLA Delta Chapter
2012-2013 Letter of Distinction Awards – 3rd year clinical clerkships
2014 American Acne and Rosacea Society (AARS) Mentorship Award
Awarded a one-month mentorship to work under the guidance of Dr. Kanade Shinkai at University of California, San Francisco. Our project investigated the four clinical phenotypes of PCOS based on cutaneous manifestations to establish clinical guidelines to be written in a peer reviewed journal.
2014 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Mentorship Program
Awarded a 160-hour mentorship opportunity to work under the guidance of Dr. Melvin Chiu, MD, MPH at University of California, Los Angeles.
2011 AMA Foundation Leadership Award
One of 24 medical students in the nation to receive an AMA Foundation Leadership Award in 2011; selection criteria includes outstanding non clinical leadership in advocacy, community service, and education
2011 Golden Key Pillars of Excellence Award
Awarded to a member of the Golden Key International Honor
Society who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to Academics, Leadership, and Service
2009 Phi Beta Kappa (Junior recipient)
Board-certified Dermatologist and Physician Leader
Expert in Patient Satisfaction, Patient Experience, and Practice Management
Cable Television Host, Producer & Writer
Medical Journal Editor
• Best Citizen Award of Yuba City, California
• Best Physician Awards of Yuba/Sutter/Colusa Counties
• Best Doctor Office Awards
• Top Patient Satisfaction Award - Specialist - Sutter Medical Foundation
• Board of Directors - Gold Country Bank
• Board of Directors - American Cancer Society, Yuba Unit
• Board of Directors - Rideout Hospital Foundation
• Board of Directors - United Way of Yuba
• Elected to the Board of Trustees - Franklin School District
• Elected as President, Franklin School District
• State of CA Gubernatorial Appointment - Medical Board of California, Medical Quality Committee
• Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Stanford Medical School
• Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
• Medical Director of Quality & Patient Experience, North Medical Group
• Television Host, Producer & Writer, The Medical Explorer Television Program
• Editor, Johns Hopkins Medical Journal
American Board of Dermatology - 1982 (Lifetime)
General, Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology
Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts Major - Biochemical Sciences
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland Bachelor of Arts; Major - Human Biology Year 1 of 5 year combined BA - MD program
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland Medical Doctor - M.D.
University of Utah Medical School Affiliated Hospitals, Salt Lake City, Utah Internship in Internal Medicine (PGY1)
Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California Residency in Dermatology (PGY 2,3,4)
Isenberg School of Business, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Master of Business Administration - M.B.A. (4.0 GPA)
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas July 2000-May 2011
MD, Awarded High Honors and an International Health Track Certificate
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas Aug 2002-May 2006
BS, Psychology, Graduated Summa Cum Laude with 4.0 GPA
Menendez Pelayo International University, Barcelona, Spain June-July 2006
Spanish language and culture summer program
⬩ Annual Achievement Award & Most Innovative Public Service Project Award, Botswana Ministry 2019
of Health and Wellness
⬩Awarded for the Albinism Care Program I developed at Princess Marina Hospital
Dermlink Grant, International Foundation for Dermatology 2019
⬩Award to support expanding access to a mobile decision support tool in Botswana
Skincare for Developing Countries Grant, American Academy of Dermatology 2018
⬩Award to support launch of an outreach education program for albinism in Botswana
Lady Khama Charitable Trust Grant Award 2017
⬩Award to support the development of my Albinism Care Program in Botswana
Skincare for Developing Countries Grant, American Academy of Dermatology 2017
⬩Award to support my development of a sunscreen production program for albinism in Botswana
Chief Resident, University of Colorado Department of Dermatology 2014
Resident International Grant, American Academy of Dermatology 2014
Alpha Omega Alpha, Baylor College of Medicine 2011
Cain Foundation Global Health Scholarship, Baylor College of Medicine 2010
Basic Science Honors Award, Baylor College of Medicine 2009
⬩One of 22 students awarded overall academic honors for basic science coursework
O.P Griffin Memorial & Dr. Scholl Foundation Scholarships, Baylor College of Medicine 2011
⬩Merit based scholarships for academic and leadership excellence
Distinguished College Scholar Award, University of Texas 2005
⬩Ranked in the top 4% of College of Liberal Arts students
Dean’s Honors List, College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas 2002-2006
Endowed Presidential Scholarship, University of Texas 2005
⬩Full tuition merit scholarship for all around academic and extra-curricular achievements
Ralph Steiner MD Endowed, Tenet Healthcare & Gilbert Scholarships, University of Texas 2002
⬩Merit scholarships for academic and community service achievements
Journal of Medical Internet Research Dermatology, Editorial Board 2021-present
International Foundation for Dermatology, Migrant Health Working Group 2020-present
American Academy of Dermatology Education and Volunteers Abroad Committee, Member 2019-present
International Alliance for Global Health Dermatology, Steering Committee Member 2019-present
UPenn Center for Global Health, Scholar 2018- present
American Academy of Dermatology Resident International Grant Program, Co-Director 2016-present
Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Audio recorder of monthly Skinpod podcasts 2013-2015
University of Colorado Basic Science Dermatology Course, Small group teacher and mentor 2013-2014
American Academy of Dermatology Society, Fellow 2012-present
Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology Interest Group, Founder and President 2009-2011