Storytelling in Dermatology

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Robert Thomas Brodell MD
Professor and Chair of Department of Dermatology, University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS

David William Brodell
PGY3 Dermatology Resident University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Keywords

storytelling, adherence, motivation

Abstract

Anecdotes and stories are widely used in politics where they have been well studied and their value confirmed. A case report highlights the value stories in dermatology and the components of a good story are reviewed.

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Sep 13, 2019
DOI https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.3.5.15

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Brodell MD, R. T., & Brodell, D. W. (2019). Storytelling in Dermatology. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, 3(5), 366–367. https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.3.5.15
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Author Biography

Robert Thomas Brodell MD, Professor and Chair of Department of Dermatology, University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS

Medical school

  • 1979 - University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Residency

  • 1984 - Dermatology, Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes Hospital

Fellowship

  • 1985 - Dermatopathology, Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes Hospital

Clinical interests

Dr. Brodell is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. He specializes in dermatology and dermatopathology.

Research interests

  • Human papilloma virus
  • Teaching and learning in dermatology
  • Ethics in dermatology
  • Translational research: Moving science to the treatment room?

Professional activities

Dr. Brodell is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, Noah Worcester Dermatological Society, American Society of Dermatopathology and the American Dermatological Association. He is the immediate past president of the American Board of Dermatology and serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology. He was honored to be a Master Teacher in his previous role at Northeastern Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and served as chairman of the Master Teacher Guild. He serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Dermatology Residency Review Committe (RRC)?of the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).?

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Currently, Dr. Brodell serves as the Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology and Professor of Pathology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.? In addition he serves as Clinical Instructor Department of Dermatology University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Member Board of Directors, American Academy of Dermatology.? Past President American Board of Dermatology, Cleveland Cavaliers Pro Basketball Fan of the Year ? 1997.? American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, Hall of Fame, 2005.?

Other Information

Invited lectures ? 1690

Peer- reviewed articles ? 380

Posters - 37

Abstracts ? 42

Book - Brodell RT, Johnson SM eds.? Warts: Diagnosis and Management an Evidence- based Approach.? London and New York:? Martin Dunitz, Taylor & Francis Group, 2003.

Tips and Tricks in Procedural Dermatology:?Efficient and Effective Approaches to Achieving Optimal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Results. Editor-in-Chief: RT Brodell, Associate Eds: SE. Helms, J Schulmeier, M Cosulich,, AC Bhatia, W Abromovits, MD, and JD Jackson,??JayPee Publishers, 2019.

Recent Honors ? AOA Teacher of the Year, University of Mississippi Medical Center