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Earn your Dermatology CME at AMA Ed Hub. We make it easy for you to find education based on your needs and interests. Accessible on any device and at any time, courses are available in a variety of formats, so that you can listen, watch, read or interact in ways that best suit your needs.

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Marta J. Van Beek, MD, MPH

Marta J. Van Beek, MD, MPH

Marta J. Van Beek, MD, MPH, a board-certified dermatologist and board-certified Mohs micrographic surgeon, serves as a member of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees for the years 2025-2029.

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How to become a dermatologist?

A dermatologist is a physician with training and expertise in the diagnosis and medical/surgical management of diseases of the skin, hair and nails, and mucous membranes.

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Sharpen your skills to deliver great care for patients with disabilities

CME series addresses clinical practice barriers and helps doctors deliver inclusive medical care and better outcomes for patients with disabilities.

Population Health
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You might be using sunscreen wrong

You might be making one of the most common sunscreen mistakes without even realizing it. Dermatologist Micah Brown, MD, shares the most common sunscreen errors.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
Margaretta Masse, MD, featured on "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast
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6 things patients should know about red light therapy

Does red light therapy really work for wrinkles, hair growth and to boost skin health? The latest "Health vs. Hype" episode explores the facts.

Prevention & Wellness

"Shadow Me" Specialty Series

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it's like in a particular specialty? Shadowing a doctor offers valuable insights to help determine whether a career in certain specialty is a good fit for you. Meet featured physicians in the AMA’s  “Shadow Me” Specialty Series, which offers advice directly from physicians about life in their specialties.

Shadow a Dermatologist
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What doctors want patients to know about sunburns

Sunburns cause lasting skin damage. Learn the difference from sun poisoning, how to prevent burns and treat symptoms safely, and when to seek medical care.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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Applying to multiple specialties—how common is it in the Match?

Are you dual applying, or applying to three or more specialties? You will have more legwork to do, but it might not boost your chances of a Match. 

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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What doctors want patients to know about summer skin safety

Too much sun exposure can have damaging effects on skin, but following proper precautions can help. Follow these summer sun safety tips.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™

HOD Specialty Societies

The House of Delegates (HOD) is the legislative and policy-making body of the American Medical Association. State medical associations and national medical specialty societies are represented in the HOD along with AMA sections, national societies such as AMWA, AOA and the NMA, professional interest medical associations, and the federal services, including the Public Health Service.

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Hillary Johnson-Jahangir

Hillary Johnson-Jahangir, MD, PhD

Hillary Johnson-Jahangir, MD, PhD, a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon specializing in immunology, serves as secretary of the Private Practice Physician Section (PPPS) for the 2026-2028 term.

Private Practice Physicians
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How program signals affect Match odds in competitive specialties

For residency applicants, signals are associated with better chances of matching. How does their potency change across physician specialties?

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