Alyse Mo

Want to know a secret? Even we dermatologists sometimes shrug our shoulders and say “well, let’s try a topical steroid and see what happens.”

1/ A dear friend called me yesterday to talk how he had anal sex without a condom 24 hours earlier. He wanted advice on if he should be worried. He used phrases like: "I did something stupid" "I know I'm being paranoid" "I know I'm a hypochondriac"

If you see one STI, or there is concern for one, test for HIV and offer them PrEP.

Attendings, let’s help new docs out. Sometimes they feel confused and overwhelmed by all they don’t know or get wrong. Please share the funny/embarrassing misconceptions you had when in training so they know 1) they’re not alone and 2) it gets better. Mine in comments!

Midwestern pride is suffering through a 40 degree day in October with a hoodie because you don’t want to give winter the satisfaction of getting your winter coat out yet

I spent 4 years of residency learning from MD faculty, but also PA/NP colleagues. It’s laughable that they now present patients to me. I listen and offer my opinion. Occasionally I get to teach something. But just as often I learn from them. Interprofessional education is 360.

Being harassed or bullied at work does not mean that you’ve done anything wrong or that you are underperforming. On the contrary, it often means you’re standing out and excelling at such a high level that someone else feels threatened by your success.