Aamir N. Hussain, MD, MAPP

Derm Dx

What Caused These Yellowish, Thick Plaques?

12/05/2023

Riadh Chedaddi ;

Amor Khachemoune , MD, FAAD, FACMS;

Aamir N. Hussain , MD, MAPP;

A 6-year-old female patient presented with recurrent, yellowish, thickened plaques on her bilateral palms and soles.

A 6-year-old female patient...

12/05/2023

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Business Insider

The Hidden Gem of US Health Care Policy: Health Savings Accounts

05/03/2024

Aamir N. Hussain , MD, MAPP;

In this era of rising inflation and decreasing reimbursement, dermatologists must seek creative ways to provide excellent care while ensuring that patients maintain access to our services.

In this era of rising inflation...

05/03/2024

The Dermatologist

Cover Story

Sea Changes in Dermatology Residency Application Processes

06/06/2024

Aamir N. Hussain , MD, MAPP;

What do students and mentors need to know to stay above water? This article spotlights the ongoing debates regarding dermatology residency applications and suggests a path forward for students and their mentors.

What do students and mentors...

06/06/2024

The Dermatologist

Feature Story

The Need for a Dermatology Shelf Exam

07/15/2020

Aamir N. Hussain , MD, MAPP;

Medical school and residency applications will never be the same. Within the past few months, two major events have upended decades-long norms in medical education. First, the United States Medical Licensing...

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07/15/2020

The Dermatologist

Erythematous scaly plaque on the left upper cheek.

Derm Dx

What Is the Scaly Erythematous Plaque on the Left Upper Cheek?

10/07/2024

Aamir N. Hussain , MD, MAPP;

Amor Khachemoune , MD, FAAD, FACMS;

Tebyan Khalfalla , BS;

A 96-year-old woman presented to the dermatology clinic with a scaly plaque on her left cheek that had been there for many years.

A 96-year-old woman presented to...

10/07/2024

The Dermatologist

Feature Story

Democratizing the Dermatology Residency Application Process: Is a Shelf Exam the Solution?

10/07/2024

Aamir N. Hussain , MD, MAPP;

The implementation of a dedicated shelf exam for dermatology can help standardize fourth-year rotations, leveling the playing field for students from less-prestigious medical schools and helping them demonstrate their enthusiasm for our...

The implementation of a...

10/07/2024

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