Stanford's Besen Wins Best Resident Case at PDA 2018

Dr. Justin Besen, a current Stanford University dermatology resident, was selected as the 2018 Anita Gilliam Best Resident Presenter during PDA's 70th Annual Meeting in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Besen won $200, two years of free PDA membership following completion of his residency, and possession of the Anita Gilliam Best Resident Case Presentation trophy for his case of "Immunotherapy-Induced Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma?" His case was presented along with 10 others from 8 Western US dermatology residency programs.

Johnson Selected as 2018 Newcomer Research Award Recipient

Dr. Mariah Johnson, a 2018 Oregon Health & Science University dermatology residency graduate, was selected as PDA's 2018 Victor Newcomer Research Award recipient. Johnson was awarded a $500 prize and the opportunity to present her research "Skin Cancer Screening: Recommendations for Data-Driven Screening Guidelines and a Review of the USPSTF Controversy" at the PDA 70th Annual Meeting in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This award was established in honor of Dr. Victor Newcomer, an esteemed mentor and leader in the dermatologic community, and aims to encourage residents and new practicing clinicians of dermatology to strive for excellence in their work.