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Job Opening: BC/BE Dermatologist
Seeking a full-time BC/BE dermatologist for immediate availability in a pre-existing dermatology office with dermpath lab (including immunostains) on site. Will be taking over for departing dermatology provider and joining a board-certified dermatopathologist, along...
Congratulations to Shannon C. Trotter, DO, FAOCD, FAAD for being honored as an AAD Patient Care Hero!
Ohio dermatologist aims to protect youth from tanning bed dangers American Academy of Dermatology honors Dr. Shannon Trotter as National “Patient Care Hero” Newswise — ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 13, 2022) - Ohio board-certified dermatologist Shannon Trotter, DO, FAOCD,...
AAD Professionalism and Ethics Pledge
At the request of the AAD Professionalism and Ethics Committee: As a member of the dermatology community, the Professionalism and Ethics Committee is asking you to join them in taking the updated, five-part professionalism and ethics pledge, now ratified by the...
ODA Advocacy Day – Virtually Held on May 21st
The ODA held their annual Advocacy Day on May 21st, virtually via zoom with ODA members meeting with state representatives to discuss current topics that are impacting Ohio Dermatologists and their patients. These members discussed HB 159, Ban on Tanning for minors...
Doctors Push To Limit Minors’ Use Of Tanning Beds
A series of medical professionals told the House Health TrackCommittee that limiting minors' access to tanning beds would help protect them against early exposure to UV radiation and an increased risk of developing skin cancer. Dr. Shannon Trotter, representing the...
2021 ODA Distinguished Service Award Nominations
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS “2021 ODA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD” This award was established to recognize one or more individuals for exemplary leadership and dedicated service to the ODA and to the specialty of Dermatology in the State of Ohio. It will be presented at the...
Inaugural ABD Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Examination
On October 26, 2018, the Board of Directors of the American Board of Medical Specialties approved the creation of Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery as a subspecialty of dermatology. Efforts to establish this certification had begun 30 years previously, and were...
2022 Dues – Pay Your Dues TODAY
The ODA would like to offer our members the opportunity to pay for their 2022 membership dues early. We understand that some of our members may have academic funds that will go unused this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Therefore, we would like to offer our...
Pustular Psoriasis Virtual Meet-Ups with Dr. Mark Lebwohl
Dr. Mark Lebwohl from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York will be leading upcoming virtual, small-group, CME Meet-Ups to discuss. Lack of U.S guidance that complicates pustular psoriasis diagnosis and management Recent pathophysiologic findings...
Ohio In-Office Dermatology Compounding Practices-Frequently Asked Questions
The ODA has put together a FAQ sheet to help assist Ohio Dermatologists with the compounding regulations in the state of Ohio. Please click the below document to view the FAQ sheet. If you have any questions about what is stated on this sheet or any additional...

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