How we listen is one of the most important factors that determines how our relationships go and how successful we are in work, family, parenting, and friendship. Isn’t it interesting that we’re far more motivated to improve our talking skills than our listening skills.

Heartbreaking to follow the recent developments in India. The global community must step up and immediately offer the assistance needed. #CovidIndia

India's health system is on the verge of collapse America can help. My piece in The Washington Post on how the world’s oldest democracy (the U.S.) can help the world's largest democracy (India). It's time to act. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/…

What does it mean to launch a tool "meant to help patients" but shouldn't be used as a diagnostic? Google is launching Derm Assist, an AI tool for skin disease. While Google has certainly advanced the field of AI in dermatology, I have concerns. (a thread) bbc.com/news/technolog…

During the peak pandemic, I wrote about how tablets helped to connect isolated, hospitalized patients with their families. As we build our post-pandemic world, I hope this is one of the solutions that's here to stay. #medtwitter #dermtwitter The Washington Post

A lot of medical training runs on verbal and written feedback. This made me think about the feedback I’ve received and more importantly, how I can be more cognizant of the feedback I give. #dermtwitter #medtwitter

Grateful to be part of this inspirational mentorship tree where conversation ranges from conference pearls to hot sauce preferences to elements of successful mentor-mentee relationships. #pinchme #dermtwitter

We’re so proud that Dr. Jack Resneck has been named president of the American Medical Association (AMA)! He's the first president of the AMA from California since 2007 and the first dermatologist since 1925. Congratulations, Jack Resneck MD! ucsfh.org/3MSUg6v

We had the incredible privilege of learning about CCCA, hair care, and careers in academic medicine from Crystal Aguh MD. Thank you for coming!

never forget the scale bar! Tim Stearns when biology meets astronomy: cell vs nebula, centrosome vs dying star! Etienne KLEIN

The greatest contribution of a leader is to make others leaders.

Harvard MBTA Station, Cambridge, MA 02163 A uniquely subterranean location, this Dunkin is an oasis nestled in the bosom of the Harvard Square MBTA station. The moment of joy when it appears at the bottom of the escalator cannot be replicated at other locations.

Come meet us and learn all about what makes UC San Francisco Dermatology so special!

Check out these derm clinical questions perfect for exam prep! #dermtwitter

Just a reminder that our UCSF dermatology informational session is tomorrow, August 30th! I can’t wait to see you there! Register here for the link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Our thoughts are with the people of Puerto Rico. Program staff, please remember residency applicants in PR may be facing challenges from hurricane damage. We are monitoring the situation and will provide updates and guidance as the application review and interview season begins.

Spreading wildfire smoke is a major public health issue! nytimes.com/interactive/20…

Residency applicants, you may certify and submit your MyERAS application before the MSPE is available. We have asked programs to keep in mind potential impacts of hurricane and tropical storm disruptions.

We spend hours documenting and maybe that’s the issue - we still think of the #EHR as a series of documents, each one carrying forward the prior. What if we could re-imagine the #EHR to be something else entirely? Like a timeline?

Why dermatology and public health go hand in hand - thanks @herb_cv for this great piece! #dermtwitter