Integrative Dermatology Resident Ambassador Program
Are you a U.S. Dermatology resident with a passion for research and writing who is eager to expand your knowledge of Integrative Dermatology? Join our exclusive program and elevate your skills!
Program Highlights
Attend the Integrative Dermatology Symposium: Receive LearnSkin premium membership and free registration, travel, and lodging to the Integrative Dermatology Symposium in August 2025
Publication opportunities: Contribute to our LearnSkin Integrative Dermatology Journal Digest publication.
Learn key approaches: gain foundational knowledge of integrative dermatology topics typically lacking from resident education
Year-long mentorship: receive mentorship on utilizing integrative dermatology techniques and building an integrative dermatology practice
Network and connect: attend two meetings per month for journal clubs and educational/mentoring sessions on integrative dermatology topics (typically Mondays from 6-7 PST/9-10pm EST; there are no meetings on Federal holidays)
Educate co-residents: share your knowledge with co-residents from your home residency program through educational sessions and help develop an integrative dermatology curriculum for dermatology residents
Requirements
*At this time, only U.S. Dermatology Residents may apply. Upon selection, we will request sign-off from your Residency Program Director.
- Meet the time requirement of 2 hours per week for a minimum of 1 year
- Attend meetings on two Mondays per month from 6-7 PM PST/9-10PM EST for journal clubs and educational/mentoring sessions on integrative dermatology topics (there are no meetings on Federal holidays)
"I am thrilled to work with and mentor residents who share a passion for integrative skin health. Bringing integrative dermatology learning to residents will no doubt enhance their dermatology training and patient care."
Meg Gerstenblith, MD
Program Director
Our Integrative Dermatology Resident Ambassadors
Allene Fonseca, MD
Wayne State University
Catherine Tawfick, DO
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Eleni Pilitsi, MD
University of Vermont
Jessica May Franklin, DO
SAUSHEC Dermatology
Kanthi Bommareddy, MD
Larkin Hospital South Miami
Lily Guo, MD
Chicago Medical School
Michael Lawson, MD
SAUSHEC Dermatology (Wilford Hall Surgical Center)
Ramie Fathy, MD
Johns Hopkins
Rasna Neelam, MD
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Sharon Kam, MD
Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Program
Vidya Medepalli, MD
University of Central Florida/HCA Healthcare GME Dermatology Residency Program (Tallahassee)
Vivien Chen, MD
Tulane University School of Medicine
Zoe Smith, MD
UCLA
Our Integrative Dermatology Resident Ambassadors
Allene Fonseca, MD
Wayne State University
Catherine Tawfick, DO
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Eleni Pilitsi, MD
University of Vermont
Jessica May Franklin, DO
SAUSHEC Dermatology
Kanthi Bommareddy, MD
Larkin Hospital South Miami
Lily Guo, MD
Chicago Medical School
Michael Lawson, MD
SAUSHEC Dermatology (Wilford Hall Surgical Center)
Ramie Fathy, MD
Johns Hopkins
Rasna Neelam, MD
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Sharon Kam, MD
Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Program
Vidya Medepalli, MD
University of Central Florida/HCA Healthcare GME Dermatology Residency Program (Tallahassee)
Vivien Chen, MD
Tulane University School of Medicine
Zoe Smith, MD
UCLA
Zoe Smith, MD
UCLA
Zoe Smith, MD
UCLA
Meet Integrative Dermatology Resident Ambassador Program Faculty
Asmi Berry, DO
John Barbieri, MD MBA
Michelle L. Drapkin, PhD ABPP
Sonal Choudhary, MD
Kurt Ashack, MD
Steve Daveluy, MD
Intern Application
Application
Thank you for your interest in the LearnSkin Integrative Dermatology Resident Ambassador program! This program is for current U.S. Dermatology residents with a passion for research, writing, learning and teaching about integrative dermatology who are able to:
