{"id":169,"date":"2018-04-15T21:55:12","date_gmt":"2018-04-15T21:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/dermatology\/?page_id=169"},"modified":"2022-08-26T13:49:08","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T18:49:08","slug":"dermatology-interest-group","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/dermatology\/dermatology-interest-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Dermatology Interest Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Dermatology Interest Group Overview<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a member group of the national <a href=\"https:\/\/derminterest.com\">Dermatology Interest Group Association (DIGA)<\/a>, we hope to collaborate in their mission and their activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To inform the student body of opportunities in Dermatology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To establish connections between medical professionals and students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To promote Dermatology as a career choice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To offer students interests in Dermatology the opportunity to serve the community through student run skin clinics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The mission of DIGA as a <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">student-run, non-profit organization<\/span><\/strong> is to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide a forum for communication between students and professionals in Dermatology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Create a network of collaboration between DIGs nationwide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To enhance teamwork and increase participation in early detection of critical dermatological conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To provide a support group for students considering a career in dermatology.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Currently, DIG does not have an official membership. However, those who are interested in becoming involved are welcome to contact us at <a href=\"mailto:diguthealthsa@gmail.com\">diguthealthsa@gmail.com<\/a> to get more information about getting involved. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We take pride in having a diverse group of medical students from all classes. We do not collect membership dues and instead focus our efforts on our annual <a href=\"https:\/\/en.get.run\/races\/north-america\/usa\/texas\/san-antonio\/run-from-the-sun-5k\/\">Run From The Sun 5K<\/a>. All funds go towards meeting expenses, member activities, and the student-run <a href=\"http:\/\/studentrunclinics.org\/clinic\/travis-park-derm-clinic\">Travis Park Dermatology Clinic<\/a> downtown.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;762&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221;] \n        <a class=\"panel no-equilizer panel-mobile text-center colorized\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uthealthsa.dig\/\" title=\"\" target=\"\">\n            <span class=\"circle close2x mid-icon\"><span><i class=\"icon-instagram\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><br>\n            <h3 >Follow us on Instagram<\/h3>\n            <p><\/p>\n        <\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">2022-2023 DIG Officers<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;766&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"list-item-content__title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Marie Vu, MS4<\/h2>\n<div class=\"list-item-content__description \">\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center\">Co-President<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;767&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"list-item-content__title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Margaret Anderson, MS4<\/h2>\n<div class=\"list-item-content__description \">\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center\">Co-President<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;768&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"list-item-content__title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Tue &#8220;Felix&#8221; Nguyen, MS3<\/h2>\n<div class=\"list-item-content__description \">\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center\">Vice-President<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;770&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"list-item-content__title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Tate Giddens, MS4<\/h2>\n<div class=\"list-item-content__description \">\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center\">Secretary<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;774&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"list-item-content__title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Moses Alfaro, MS2<\/h2>\n<div class=\"list-item-content__description \">\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center\">WebMaster<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;771&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"list-item-content__title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Valeria Velazquez, MS3<\/h2>\n<div class=\"list-item-content__description \">\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center\">Treasurer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;772&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"list-item-content__title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Maryann England, MS3<\/h2>\n<div class=\"list-item-content__description \">\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center\">Run From the Sun Co-Chair<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;615&#8243; 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