Pediatric Dermatology - Dr. Andleeb Usmani

This rotation will allow the Dermatology Resident to understand the full range of skin disease in children, including the impact of race, ethnicity, social support and structure on pediatric dermatoses. Residents will demonstrate the ability to independently diagnose and treat common dermatologic conditions in children and adolescents.

BHMC Inpatient Consultation Rotation - Dr. Carlos Nousari

Residents perform hospital consultations at Broward Health Medical Center in a team approach, managing cases such as drug eruptions, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis, vasculitis, pyoderma gangrenosum, Sweet’s syndrome, venous dermatitis, cellulitis, acute and chronic infections including opportunistic infections in immunocompromised hosts, acute exacerbations of connective tissue disease, skin manifestations of internal disease, as well as many other skin conditions. Residents also learn appropriate referrals to or collaborative treatment with other specialists in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.  

Complex Medical Dermatology: Immunobullous / Psychodermatology / Psoriasis - Dr. Carlos Nousari, Dr. Francisco Tausk

Dr. Nousari and Dr. Tausk lead the comprehensive complex medical dermatology clinic several times a month where residents are integral in the assessment and management of many complex dermatoses including but not limited to: immunobullous, connective tissue, vasculopathic, and neurocutaneous disorders.

Dermatologic Surgery and Mohs Micrographic Surgery Rotation – Dr. Thomas Breza Jr., Dr. Michael Lake, Dr. Paul Benedetto

Rotation goals include providing a hands-on approach to dermatologic surgery and cutaneous oncology, including Mohs micrographic surgery, understanding the management of cutaneous malignancies, and educating patients on the risks, benefits and expected outcomes of dermatologic surgery. During this rotation, residents will provide surgical care that is compassionate and effective for the promotion of general health. Residents rotate through with plastic surgeon Dr. Lake at the West Palm Beach VA, Dr. Breza Jr. at Dermatology by the sea (MOHS), and Dr. Benedetto at Cleveland Clinic Florida (MOHS).

Dermatopathology Rotation - Dr. Carlos Nousari

The rotation, which is incorporated into the academic curriculum, will provide an organized and educational exposure to dermatopathology and histologic evaluation of the skin, including hematoxylin and eosin staining, immunohistochemical staining, and direct immunofluorescence. Dr. Nousari serves as the Medical Director of the Institute for Immunofluorescence at Dermpath Diagnostics. Residents will read pathology slides with multiple dermatopathologists who each have a unique area of interest allowing the resident to acquire an impressive breadth of knowledge within the field.

Cosmetic Dermatology Rotation - Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera

Dr. Aguilera is a board certified dermatologist who specializes in cosmetic dermatology. His practice centers around beauty restoration and age-reversing techniques, including but not limited to fillers and neurotoxins, as well as a myriad of cosmetic lasers.

Wound Care Rotation - Dr. Bravo

Residents rotate at the outpatient wound care center with Dr. Bravo. This rotation will provide the opportunity to develop wound care regimens for patients with chronic wounds including diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, arterial ulcers and more. Residents are exposed to hyperbaric oxygen therapy and learn the proper indications for its use.