DEC 2019 - JAN 20206Dec 2019 - Jan 2020, volume 03 - Issue 34 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Managing EditorAlex D'souzaEditorial StaffVisualizerBrian HardingJaxon JaseSalesAndrew D'Souzaandrew.dsouza@medicaltechoutlook.com510.996.5123Contact usEmailPhone:510 230 0396 Fax:510-894-8405sales@medicaltechoutlook.comeditor@medicaltechoutlook.commarketing@medicaltechoutlook.comJoshua Parker Merlin WatsonJoe Philip Laura PintoTo subscribe to MedicalTech OutlookVisit www.medicaltechoutlook.com Copyright © 2019 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffAlex D'souzaManaging Editoreditor@Medicaltechoutlook.comLasers, targeted therapies, and biologics. These were great advancements in dermatology in the past several decades. They changed clinical practice and re-defined patient care. And, they also laid the groundwork for the next generation of accomplishments.Recent trends in dermatology include an evolving workforce, with dermatologists currently representing approximately 1% of the total number of physicians in the United States.1 We report the geographic density of dermatologists in the United States. Data were obtained from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) membership database, which contains 9598 practicing American dermatologists, including fellows, associates, and osteopathic boarded affiliates. The AAD database includes de-identifying information consisting of zip codes, cities, and states of members. Dermatologist to population ratios were calculated using the AAD data and population data obtained from the US Census Bureau.As the dermoscopy industry continues to be introduced to a new world of advanced digital health technologies, medical professionals will be equipped with smarter and more efficient tools for streamlined workflows and optimized patient outcomes. Only four of these amazing innovations are cloud EMR software, teledermoscopy, automatic mole detection (MoleMap), and clinical decision support tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Looking into the future, dermatologists can anticipate new technologies and treatments to, again, enhance services. Some things will directly impact daily workflow.If the specialty of dermatology is to enjoy a bright future in medicine, excellence in education and basic research, use of technologic advances, and advancement of our scientific and clinical knowledge through general and subspecialty dermatology must continue. The specialty needs to be unified and must learn to function in local, state, and federal governmental appropriations, regulations, legislation, and administration. The specialty needs to establish dermatologists as primary care physicians for dermatologic medical and surgical services. Dermatologists deliver the highest quality of dermatologic care and are cost-effective health care providers.The Evolving Face of DermatologySarah FernandesEDITORIAL
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