Purpose of Interest Group

1. Inform the student body of opportunities in Dermatology.

2. Establish connections between medical professionals and students.

3. Promote Dermatology as a career choice.

4. Offer students interests in Dermatology the opportunity to serve the community through student run skin clinics.

The Dermatology Interest Group Association serves as the national association for Dermatology Interest Groups and is currently comprised of groups from 30 medical schools nationwide. As a member group of DIGA, we hope to collaborate in their mission and their activities.

The mission of DIGA as a student-run, non-profit organization is to:

• Provide a forum for communication between students and professionals in Dermatology

• Create a network of collaboration between DIGs nationwide.

• To enhance teamwork and increase participation in early detection of critical dermatological conditions.

• To provide a support group for students considering a career in dermatology.

Currently, DIG does not have an official membership. However, those who are interested in becoming involved are welcome to contact the current presidents to get more information about getting involved. We take pride in having a diverse group of medical students from all classes. We do not collect membership dues and instead focus our efforts on our annual Run From The Sun 5K. All funds go towards meeting expenses, member activities, and the student-run Travis Park Dermatology Clinic downtown.

PAST OFFICERS

• 2023-2024

  • Tue Felix Nguyen - Co-President

  • Noah Fanous - Co-President

  • Moses Alfaro - Vice President

  • Ayomide Akinsooto - Webmaster

  • Rosa Su - Secretary

  • Irene Vivancos - Treasurer

  • Bahar Momin - RFTS Coordinator

  • Chioma Owo - Good Skin Knowledge Coordinator

• 2022-2023

  • Marie Vu - Co-President

  • Margaret Anderson - Co-President

  • Tue Felix Nguyen - Vice President

  • Moses Alfaro - WebMaster

  • Tate Giddens - Secretary

  • Valeria Velazquez Sweeney - Treasurer

  • Maryann England - RFTS Co-Chair

  • Irene Vivancos - RFTS Co-Chair

  • Katerina P. - RFTS Co-Chair

• 2021-2022

  • Alexandra Montgomery - Co-President

  • Caroline Zhu - Co-President

  • Vice-President - Ryan Wealther

  • Secretary - Tue Felix Nguyen

  • Design/Social Media - Katie Smith

  • Diversity - Marie Vu

  • Volunteer - Ashley Chakales

  • Treasurer - Blake Chandler

  • Research - Frank Jing