Top Residents Attend Caribbean Dermatology Symposium

As part of the dermMentors™ Resident of Distinction Award program, supported by Beiersdorf Inc., four dermatology residents attended the 15th Annual Caribbean Dermatology Symposium, held in Grand Cayman from January 26-30, 2016. The dermMentors™ Resident of Distinction awardees – Andrew Lin, MD of the University of Michigan, Jean McGee, MD of Boston University School of Medicine, Kelly Park, MD of Loyola University Medical Center and Steve Xu, MD of Northwestern University – participated in scientific sessions and networking events with top thought leaders in dermatology, and presented new scientific research to the dermatology professionals attending the Caribbean Dermatology Symposium.

Andrew Lin, MD, a second-year resident in dermatology at the University of Michigan, was awarded the overall grand prize for his presentation, entitled: “Sulfasalazine and thalidomide inhibit extracellular trap formation by human neutrophils.”

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DermMentors.org and the dermMentors™ Resident of Distinction Award program are sponsored by Beiersdorf Inc., and administered by DermEd, Inc. and Evince Communications, LLC. Now in its 6th year, The dermMentors™ Resident of Distinction Award recognizes top residents in dermatology with sponsorship to attend the Caribbean Dermatology Symposium and the Coastal Dermatology Symposium, and offers selected residents Virtual Mentorship and Mentor Meet-up award opportunities. The dermMentors.org website is dedicated to helping residents during their training and throughout their careers, by providing insights from respected thought leaders, and facilitating and fostering relationships between residents and mentors in dermatology. For more information, visit www.dermmentors.org, or contact Ali Anastasia at (203) 604-1863.