Dr. Harold J. Brody is Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. He has done extensive work in the field of skin rejuvenation, having devised the technique for and having coined the term, “Medium-Depth Chemical Peeling.” He has written more than 70 papers on different aspects of dermatologic surgery and two textbooks on Chemical Peeling and Resurfacing with an e-textbook to be released in 2009. In 2000, he was President of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and initiated the Preceptorship Program for providing wider exposure of young dermatologists to dermatologic surgical procedures. Q. Why did you choose dermatology? A. I wanted to be a dermatologist since I was 11 years old. My parents took me from a small town in South Carolina to a dermatologist in the nearest city to treat my dandruff. I was fascinated by the blue light that he shined on my scalp and by the potions that were mixed for me that smelled of tar. I was drawn in by the mystique. When I explored the realities in medical school, the terminology and the diversity of the specialty added to the mystique and fascination. Q. What part of your work gives you the most pleasure? A. I find pleasure in teaching the residents at Emory cosmetic dermatologic surgery. It has always been gratifying to teach because it keeps you young and informed by learning from students as well. Q. How do you relax? A. My greatest love is the theater, which I studied in college and in which I participated professionally as an actor/director before entering medicine. I enjoy reading plays, seeing plays and producing them from time to time. All actors should be protective of their instruments (their bodies), therefore I enjoy good aerobic and anaerobic exercise on a regular basis. This is most relaxing, as well as being interconnected with my avocation. Q. What is the best piece of advice you have received and from whom? A. My mentor, Dr. Sam Stegman, a great dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, gave me this advice: “Only say what you know.” I find that it saves a great deal of driveling both in writing and in speaking and has application throughout life Q. If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be? A. I would change the attitude of every plastic surgeon so that they would all be friendly and respectful instead of generally hostile and resentful to dermatologic surgery. Dr. Barankin is a dermatologist based in Toronto, Canada. He is author-editor of five books in dermatology, and is widely published in the dermatology and humanities literature. He is also co-editor of Dermanities (dermanities.com), an online journal devoted to the humanities as they relate to dermatology.
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Dr. Harold J. Brody is Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. He has done extensive work in the field of skin rejuvenation, having devised the technique for and having coined the term, “Medium-Depth Chemical Peeling.” He has written more than 70 papers on different aspects of dermatologic surgery and two textbooks on Chemical Peeling and Resurfacing with an e-textbook to be released in 2009. In 2000, he was President of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and initiated the Preceptorship Program for providing wider exposure of young dermatologists to dermatologic surgical procedures. Q. Why did you choose dermatology? A. I wanted to be a dermatologist since I was 11 years old. My parents took me from a small town in South Carolina to a dermatologist in the nearest city to treat my dandruff. I was fascinated by the blue light that he shined on my scalp and by the potions that were mixed for me that smelled of tar. I was drawn in by the mystique. When I explored the realities in medical school, the terminology and the diversity of the specialty added to the mystique and fascination. Q. What part of your work gives you the most pleasure? A. I find pleasure in teaching the residents at Emory cosmetic dermatologic surgery. It has always been gratifying to teach because it keeps you young and informed by learning from students as well. Q. How do you relax? A. My greatest love is the theater, which I studied in college and in which I participated professionally as an actor/director before entering medicine. I enjoy reading plays, seeing plays and producing them from time to time. All actors should be protective of their instruments (their bodies), therefore I enjoy good aerobic and anaerobic exercise on a regular basis. This is most relaxing, as well as being interconnected with my avocation. Q. What is the best piece of advice you have received and from whom? A. My mentor, Dr. Sam Stegman, a great dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, gave me this advice: “Only say what you know.” I find that it saves a great deal of driveling both in writing and in speaking and has application throughout life Q. If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be? A. I would change the attitude of every plastic surgeon so that they would all be friendly and respectful instead of generally hostile and resentful to dermatologic surgery. Dr. Barankin is a dermatologist based in Toronto, Canada. He is author-editor of five books in dermatology, and is widely published in the dermatology and humanities literature. He is also co-editor of Dermanities (dermanities.com), an online journal devoted to the humanities as they relate to dermatology.
Dr. Harold J. Brody is Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. He has done extensive work in the field of skin rejuvenation, having devised the technique for and having coined the term, “Medium-Depth Chemical Peeling.” He has written more than 70 papers on different aspects of dermatologic surgery and two textbooks on Chemical Peeling and Resurfacing with an e-textbook to be released in 2009. In 2000, he was President of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and initiated the Preceptorship Program for providing wider exposure of young dermatologists to dermatologic surgical procedures. Q. Why did you choose dermatology? A. I wanted to be a dermatologist since I was 11 years old. My parents took me from a small town in South Carolina to a dermatologist in the nearest city to treat my dandruff. I was fascinated by the blue light that he shined on my scalp and by the potions that were mixed for me that smelled of tar. I was drawn in by the mystique. When I explored the realities in medical school, the terminology and the diversity of the specialty added to the mystique and fascination. Q. What part of your work gives you the most pleasure? A. I find pleasure in teaching the residents at Emory cosmetic dermatologic surgery. It has always been gratifying to teach because it keeps you young and informed by learning from students as well. Q. How do you relax? A. My greatest love is the theater, which I studied in college and in which I participated professionally as an actor/director before entering medicine. I enjoy reading plays, seeing plays and producing them from time to time. All actors should be protective of their instruments (their bodies), therefore I enjoy good aerobic and anaerobic exercise on a regular basis. This is most relaxing, as well as being interconnected with my avocation. Q. What is the best piece of advice you have received and from whom? A. My mentor, Dr. Sam Stegman, a great dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, gave me this advice: “Only say what you know.” I find that it saves a great deal of driveling both in writing and in speaking and has application throughout life Q. If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be? A. I would change the attitude of every plastic surgeon so that they would all be friendly and respectful instead of generally hostile and resentful to dermatologic surgery. Dr. Barankin is a dermatologist based in Toronto, Canada. He is author-editor of five books in dermatology, and is widely published in the dermatology and humanities literature. He is also co-editor of Dermanities (dermanities.com), an online journal devoted to the humanities as they relate to dermatology.
