On March 6, the Department of Dermatology launched its third “Mega Clinic,” bringing together the department’s faculty and residents in a special Friday afternoon session to expand clinical access for new patients.
Vice chair of clinical operations Matilda Nicholas, MD, PhD, conceived the clinic, modeling it after several similar initiatives presented at Association of Professors in Dermatology meetings.
While providing timely care for patients is the primary goal of the clinic, the experience also helps develop personal, professional, and teaching relationships among faculty members and residents.
“These clinics also provide an outstanding educational opportunity for our residents, enhancing their dermatoscopic, diagnostic, and management skills,” said Nicholas.
In addition to Nicholas, Dermatology assistant professors Samantha Polly, MD, and Megan O’Brien Jamison, MD, participated in the clinic. Residents Carolyn Ahlers, MD, Morgan Brazel, MD, Emily Granger, MD, Eman Hijab, MD, and Jeremy Martinez, MD, also contributed. Together, they provided dermatology care to 40 new patients that day.
A version of this article was originally posted on the Duke Health Integrated Practice intranet.