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Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|May 20, 2008
Summary
Dialogues in Dermatology offers monthly audio discussions on current dermatologic topics. Expert commentaries summarize key points for Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology readers.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Medical Education
Background:
- The American Academy of Dermatology produces "Dialogues in Dermatology," a monthly audio program.
- This program features discussions among dermatologists on relevant and timely subjects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide readers of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology with summaries of key dermatologic topics.
- To offer expert insights from the "Dialogues in Dermatology" audio program.
Main Methods:
- Discussions between dermatologists on timely topics are recorded for the audio program.
- Commentaries from the Dialogues Editor-in-Chief, Warren R. Heymann, MD, are created as topic summaries.
Main Results:
- The audio program facilitates in-depth discussions on current dermatologic issues.
- Editor-in-Chief commentaries provide concise summaries of the discussed topics.
Conclusions:
- This service extends the reach of "Dialogues in Dermatology" content to a wider audience.
- Readers of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology benefit from expert-led summaries of important dermatologic discussions.
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