Summer 2012 - Penn State Hershey

Serving our community.
research
Expanding Excellence: From Bench to Bedside
by Jessica Yankura, M.D.
During the summer of 2011,
Penn State Hershey Medical
Center was granted a Clinical
and Translational Science Award
(CTSA). With receipt of this
award, Penn State Hershey joins
a national consortium of sixty
medical research institutions that
are leading the way in translating
research findings into new medical
therapies. CTSA awards not only
Diane Thiboutot, M.D.
support advanced research, but
also emphasize the importance of educating and training the
next generation of clinical and translational researchers.
Recently appointed director of Penn State Hershey Clinical
and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and a well-esteemed
researcher and clinician, Diane Thiboutot, M.D., is leading the
way for Penn State Hershey’’s CTSA training in clinical and
translational research. In conjunction with Jim Pawelczyk,
Ph.D., at Penn State’s University Park campus, Dr.Thiboutot is
recruiting talented junior faculty members to join the research
training program, and is working to provide opportunities for
medical students and graduate students to receive assistance
and training with translational research.
Dr. Thiboutot also stays hard at work in her laboratory here
at Penn State Hershey. She is currently investigating the
mechanisms by which isotretinoin, one of the most potent and
effective medications used for acne treatment, improves acne.
By examining how various proteins, receptors, and glands
are affected by this isotretinoin, Dr. Thiboutot is working
toward understanding how this powerful drug exerts its
beneficial effects. By arming the acne community with this
understanding, the pathway will be paved for the development
of future safe and effective acne therapies.
Equipped with the CTSA and with leadership by dedicated
mentors and clinicians like Dr. Thiboutot, Penn State Hershey
will certainly remain at the forefront of medical excellence for
years to come!
Penn State Hershey Dermatology Turns Research into Results
by Sara Heilig, M.D.
It’s an exciting time for research at Penn State Hershey
Dermatology! Many residents and faculty members are
involved in research projects to better help all dermatologists
treat common conditions such as acne and athlete’s foot,
as well as not-so-common conditions such as hidradenitis
suppurativa (a chronic condition that leads to many boil-like
spots in the armpits and groin) and skin lupus.
Andrea Zaenglein, M.D., Penn State Hershey pediatric
dermatologist, is conducting two acne studies. One study is
to determine the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy in
patients with acne. Photodynamic therapy involves putting
a medicated cream on the affected area and exposing it to a
special light. Dr. Zaenglein is also involved in an athlete’s foot
study. Diane Thiboutot, M.D., a world-renowned expert on
acne, and members of her lab are continuing to work towards
understanding the mechanisms behind the effectiveness of
isotretinoin, an oral medication that can sometimes cure acne.
Dr. Thiboutot is also working on an adult acne study that tests
the effects of topical Botox on acne, as well as a rosacea study.
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Jennie Clarke, M.D., one of our general
dermatologists who has a special interest
in connective tissue diseases, is evaluating
a novel oral medication for patients with
skin lupus. We all look forward to the
results of this study – we’d love a new
medication to help treat
our skin lupus patients!
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David Adams, M.D., our expert in hidradenitis suppurativa
(H.S.), has recently concluded a groundbreaking study
to determine if a particular biologic therapy (a class of
medicines that modulates the immune system) is an effective
treatment for H.S. His study results will be published in one
of dermatology’s most prestigious journals. Dr. Adams is also
working on a psoriasis study that looks to test the efficacy of
a new oral agent. Since most psoriasis treatments are either
creams or shots, a new pill to treat psoriasis would be great!
We at Penn State Hershey Dermatology are very excited about
the research being conducted within our department. All of
our clinicians are more than willing to discuss any of these
studies, if you have any questions or would like to participate.
education
The Mark Hassel Educational Endowment Fund: honoring a dedicated
educator through training the next generation of dermatologists
by Alison Basak, M.D.
As dermatology residents, we spend three years training at Penn
State Hershey, learning the didactic and practical knowledge that
we need to be excellent clinicians. Medical school provides the
foundation for a career in medicine, but residency is where M.D.s
truly become physicians. At Penn State Hershey Dermatology,
residents spend quite a bit of time attending lectures, viewing
slides at the microscope, and, of course, learning from our
patients in clinic. The resources needed to educate residents are
considerable and endowments help to offset those costs. The
Mark H. Hassel Educational Endowment Fund is one such fund
that provides part of the financial support that is needed to create
educational activities, clerkships, and core lectures.
Mark Hassel, M.D., was a gifted dermatologist who was loved
by his staff, patients, and students for his caring, compassionate
nature and dedication to teaching. Mark was born and raised in
Lancaster County. He did his undergraduate training at Franklin
and Marshall College and his medical training at Jefferson
Medical College in Philadelphia. While at Jefferson, Mark shared
a small room in a fraternity house and drove a rusted and dented
1970 Volkswagen Beetle. He was an endurance athlete, perhaps
because of said rusted and dented 1970 Volkswagen, and met his
wife during his second year of medical school while training for a
triathlon. After completing medical school, he did a dermatology
residency at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia,
and a fellowship in MOHS and Laser Surgery at NYU Medical
Center in New York City.
Fortunately for Pennsylvania patients and residents, he came
back to his roots after completing his training, opened a
dermatology practice, and became a clinical assistant professor
of dermatology at Penn State Hershey. He was an enthusiastic
participant at the monthly Grand Rounds and was instrumental
in the development of two new medical buildings near Lancaster
General Hospital. Sadly, at the zenith of his career, Mark was
diagnosed with an aggressive stomach cancer and died after a
grueling nineteen-month battle. In celebration of his intellectual
curiosity and love of teaching, an educational endowment fund
was established in his name with the support of his wife and
children.
Penn State HerSHey Dermatology
Mark H. Hassel Educational Endowment
The Mark H. Hassel Educational Endowment provides financial support for
educational activities, clerkships, core lectures, and residency programs in
the field of dermatology.
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his endowment is recognized
annually as one of Penn State
Hershey Dermatology’s Grand
Rounds focusing on dermatologic surgery.
It benefits the entire central Pennsylvania
community through the continued
education of the colleagues of Mark H.
Hassel, M.D. in the surgical management
of skin diseases. Penn State Hershey
Dermatology values the example set by
Dr. Hassel, and wish to honor his memory
in a way that celebrates his love of
teaching, endless pursuit of knowledge,
and exceptional patient care. Take this
opportunity to support the educational
enrichment of future generations of
dermatologists as a lasting tribute to
Dr. Hassel’s own extraordinary example.
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Although Mark no longer directly participates
in resident education, his lifelong dedication
to patient care and teaching inspired the
endowment that supports training of future
dermatologists. Because of his inspirational
example, Penn State Hershey residents are
stronger clinicians because of our expanded
educational opportunities.
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Penn State Hershey Dermatology
Faculty Member Recognized for
Teaching Excellence
By Lance Wood, M.D.
2011 Dermatology Achievements
By: James Marks, M.D.
Education – The excitement of learning
• Jennie T. Clarke, M.D., was promoted to Associate Professor.
Christie Ammirati, M.D., of Penn State
Hershey Dermatology was recently
recognized for her dedication to training
future dermatologists and dermatologic
surgeons. She was awarded the annual
Thomas G. Pearson, Ed.D., Memorial
Education Award by the American Academy
of Dermatology. This award is presented to
a dermatology educator across the country
based on evidence of his or her efforts and
commitment to dermatology education.
As an integral member of the dermatologic faculty, and as
director of surgical education, Dr. Ammirati plays a major role
in patient care, resident education, and community service, and
provides invaluable mentoring and support for residents seeking
a career in the field of dermatologic surgery.
• Christie T. Ammirati, M.D., received the American Academy of
Dermatology, Council on Education’s Thomas G. Pearson, Ed.D.,
Memorial Education Award.
• Five-year residency accreditation continued with no deficiencies.
• More than fifty community dermatologists attended the monthly
patient-centered conference.
• Lookingbill and Hassel Endowments sponsored prominent
visiting professors.
• Physician Scientist Training Program approved and interviewed
the first candidates.
• Amy Longenecker, R.N., graduated nursing school and passed
her boards.
• Joslyn S. Kirby, M.D., was accepted into the American Academy
of Dermatology’s Academic Dermatology Leadership Program.
• Jeffrey Miller, M.D., was appointed to Chief Medical Officer of the
Medicine Specialty of Penn State Hershey Medical Group.
• Christie Ammirati, M.D. – Chair, American Board of
Dermatology, Maintenance of Certification Committee.
Beginning with the excellence displayed in her day-to-day
patient care, to guiding residents through the process of
publishing cutting-edge articles in dermatologic surgery, not
to mention the enormous effort put into teaching classes and
preparing an extensive online training course in dermatologic
surgery, Dr. Ammirati truly does it all.
Research – The joy of discovery
Penn State Hershey Dermatology residents and faculty
congratulate Dr. Ammirati on this well-deserved recognition.
Such recognition only shows the tip of the iceberg when
considering her true value to the department.
• Annual Food and Wine Event raised more than $25,000 for basic
science research.
Congratulations Dr. Ammirati, and thank you for being such
an important part of Penn State Hershey Dermatology!
• Ranked thirty-three in NIH funding of 100 dermatology
departments/divisions nationwide.
• Fourteen sponsored clinical studies (nine industry sponsored and
five investigator initiated).
• Thirty-eight peer-reviewed publications featured in national/
international journals.
• Diane M. Thiboutot, M.D., was appointed Director of Clinical and
Transitional Science Research Education.
• Todd Cartee, M.D., received the Tromovitch Award for his
presentation of original research done during his fellowship
training in Birmingham, Alabama.
Patient Care – The reward of healing
• Todd Cartee, M.D., MOHS surgeon joined Penn State Hershey.
• Sara Ferguson, M.D., and David Shupp, M.D., started the Penn
State Hershey Medical Group Dermatology practice in State
College.
• Top 10 percentile nationwide in Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction
– Star Site.
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• Physicians scoring in the top 10 percentile in Press Ganey Patient
Satisfaction includes: Christie T. Ammirati, M.D., Bryan E.
Anderson, M.D., Elizabeth M. Billingsley, M.D., Jennie T. Clarke,
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A New Head of Hair
by Timothy Hansen, M.D.
Soon after the turn of the millennium, Jeffrey Miller, M.D., recently added to the ranks
at Penn State Hershey Dermatology, had an encounter with a renowned hair expert in
Washington, D.C. During this exchange, Dr. Miller was inspired to broaden his expertise in
learning the skill of hair transplantation. This would allow him to offer a surgical option for
patients not responding to medical treatments for their hair loss.
Dr. Miller describes his experience of becoming a hair transplant specialist: “I took one
of our nurses on a tour around the United States, seeing some of the best hair transplant
surgeons and their teams at work. By creating relationships with these teams, we learned
how to get started. We started with small cases and then evolved into larger cases over
the years.”
Dissecting individual hair grafts from donor site
A typical procedure involves removing a strip of hair-bearing skin on the back of the scalp,
dissecting individual hair grafts from this “donor” site, then inserting these grafts into
carefully placed slits in the recipient ‘s hairless site (usually along the frontal hairline).
Smaller procedures involve up to 200 grafts, while larger procedures can transplant up to
600 hairs over the course of a day. Results are evaluated after the grafts are able to recover
and hair to grow usually after six to nine months.
A well constructed team is essential for a successful hair transplant process. Apart from
trained physicians obtaining the donor skin and supervising placement of grafts, assistants
are involved in microscopically dissecting individual hairs, placing grafts, and otherwise
attending to the patient’s needs during the several hour process.
When asked who he considers as an appropriate patient for transplantation, Dr. Miller
responds: “Choosing the right candidate is critical for the success of a hair transplant
program. I turn more people away from the procedure because they are not good candidates.
In broad strokes, you want someone with good donor density. The donor hairs come from
the back of the scalp. Then you want someone with a focused area on the top of the scalp
that needs the hair transplants. If the area is too large, then the hair transplant will most
likely not have a huge impact. Most of the cases that we do are for male and female pattern
hair loss. A dermatologist can diagnose this condition and help determine if hair transplant
is right for that patient.”
A consultation with your dermatologist can provide the best direction toward treatment
options. Several mediations are available to treat specific conditions that cause hair loss,
such as male or female-pattern alopecia. Those not responding to these medications are
often referred for transplant evaluation.
Placement of individual hair grafts into
transplant site.
So what does Dr. Miller think about hair transplant after a decade of experience? “The most
rewarding part is making a difference in the life of a patient. Our team is focused on serving
the patient. It is all about results. We ask the patient one simple question, “Are you pleased
with the result?”
If you are concerned about hair loss or have questions about hair transplantation, please
call 717-531-6820 to schedule a consultation.
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Branching Out: From Hershey to State College
By Kim Quach, M.D.
In the past year, Penn State Hershey Dermatology has
welcomed several new faculty members to its team including
Sara Ferguson, M.D., and David Shupp, M.D. Drs. Ferguson
and Shupp evaluate and treat acne, eczema, psoriasis, and
skin cancers among many other skin conditions at Penn State
Hershey Medical Group—Colonnade in State College. They
also perform many outpatient surgical procedures including
removing moles and skin cancers.
A central Pennsylvania native, Dr. Shupp is a graduate of Penn
State College of Medicine. He continued his dermatology
training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. In
addition to medical dermatology, Dr. Shupp’s interests include
laser surgery, and, of course, Penn State football.
A State College native herself, Dr. Ferguson completed medical
school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
Like Dr. Shupp, Dr. Ferguson also completed her dermatology
training at the Mayo Clinic. She has a particular interest
in educating future physicians. The Penn State Hershey
Dermatology team is fortunate to have their knowledge and
experience to help treat Penn State patients.
The addition of these dermatologists to the State College
area is a great step forward toward increasing patient access
to dermatologic care in the central Pennsylvania area. “I
find it very satisfying to help alleviate the great demand for
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Dr. Shupp notes. As faculty members, they will also be
involved in teaching medical students as Penn State College
of Medicine’s regional medical campus at University Park
continues to grow. Their expertise undoubtedly helps many
future physicians to care for patients’ skin conditions.
Once again, we welcome Drs. Ferguson
and Shupp to the Penn State Hershey
Dermatology team!
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Studying Patient Flow
By Christie Rooker, M.D.
What is the flow of your office? Think for a moment about the
many check-points and personal interactions your patients have
from the time they enter your office until the time they leave.
Does this flow run smoothly? Are your patients experiencing
excessive wait times? Is your support staff being used efficiently?
Do late patients have a negative effect on flow? How can
physicians improve scheduling of patients so they wait less? Are
you maximizing your visit capacity? These were some of the
questions that spurred Jeffrey Miller, M.D., and Karen Knicely,
clinic manager, to initiate a recent patient flow study here at
Penn State Hershey Dermatology.
The study was designed in collaboration with Penn State’s
Smeal College of Business to include patient visits of five
attending physicians over a fifty day period. A clipboard with
a clock accompanied each patient throughout their visit with
staff members recording the time of the following seven
check-points:
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Results from a patient flow study, like those above, can be
utilized in a number of ways. Most obviously, they identify
“bottlenecks” in patients’ appointments that lead to “non-value”
added time for the patient, mainly in the form of waiting. In
response, allocation of staff and procedure may be altered to
decrease wait–leading to a more efficient appointment and better
utilization of everyone’s time. Despite the best efforts, however,
some degree of patient wait time persists. By recognizing where
these occasions happen, we are better suited to utilize this time
for patient education or make their wait more comfortable.
We are currently applying quality improvement techniques to
address the “check-in to roomed” time. We want to take the
“wait” out of our “waiting” room to improve our patient care
cycle. There are certainly specially designed patient tracking
systems available, most in combination with electronic health
records. Still, our relatively “low-tech” system was very effective
in analyzing our clinic’s patient flow.
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2011 Dermatology Achievements continued from page 3
Mount Nittany Medical Center
1800 East Park Avenue
State College, PA 16803
Phone: 8144 231-7000
M.D., James G. Marks, M.D., Jeffrey J. Miller, M.D., Joslyn S.
Kirby, M.D., and Todd V. Cartee, M.D..
• Twelve faculty members were recognized in Best Doctors in
America.
• Sponsored Open House to celebrate the completion of
renovation to the clinic space at the University Physicians
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• Patient Visits:
University Physician Center: 29,272
State College: 5,291 Nyes Road: 8,721
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• Skin pathology cases:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center: 8,495
Outside: 9,543
Total: 18,038
Community Service – The satisfaction of giving
• Nearly 400 (393) individuals were examined at our annual free
skin cancer screening clinics.
• Monthly Bethesda Mission Clinic for the homeless in Harrisburg.
• Volunteered for children with severe skin diseases at Camp Horizon.
• Jeffrey Miller, M.D. – President, PA Academy of Dermatology
• Elizabeth Billingsley, M.D. – President-Elect - International
Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative.
• Dermatology Community Service Advisory Board member, Ginny
Lutkewitte, won a Community Service Award for the “Healthy Skin
Made in the Shade” umbrella project.
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Sweet Home Pennsylvania… Welcomes Todd Cartee, M.D.!
By Charlene Lam, M.D., M.P.H.
In August 2010, we welcomed our new MOHS surgeon, Todd
Cartee, M.D. Born in Alabama, he ventured north for college
and medical school at Princeton University and Columbia
University, respectively. He returned south for dermatology
residency at Emory University and a procedural dermatology
fellowship with Gary Monheit, M.D., in Alabama. Although
having a special affinity for Alabama, it appears we have
convinced him that Hershey is definitely the “sweetest place on
earth.”
What attracted you to Penn State Hershey Dermatology?
Put simply … the people. My wife and I always considered
ourselves urbanites and planned on settling in a big city,
but that outlook changed when I met Jim Marks and the
remarkable department that has arisen here. I got an
immediate sense that this was a place where I would be happy
personally and thrive professionally. Although they were just
looking for a MOHS surgeon, I had a lot of other procedural
interests and they were enthusiastic about supporting all of
them. Furthermore, I wanted to be part of a great academic
culture. I see Penn State Hershey as an ideal environment for
pursuing my research and teaching endeavors.
Has it met your expectations?
It has exceeded them. The surgical cases are diverse and
challenging. The patients are wonderful. However, I have
been most impressed with the staff. Somehow they are able to
work extremely hard every day, but still manage to make this
a fun place to be and provide their patients an exceptional
experience.
With you joining Drs. Billingsley and Ammirati, how has it
improved patient access?
We are now able to schedule patients with newly diagnosed
skin cancers within two weeks in most cases. Also, patients
with suspicious lesions are able to be seen and biopsied in the
same amount of time. This means that the time elapsed from
the moment a patient with a possible skin cancer gets referred
to us or directly contacts the clinic to their surgical cure is
usually less than a month.
Other than MOHS surgery, you also have an interest in cosmetic
and LASER procedures. What kind of cosmetic services are you
offering?
I received broad exposure to procedural dermatology during
my fellowship with Dr. Gary Monheit. I have been able to
complement Dr. Diane Thiboutot’s expertise in dermal fillers
and neurotoxins with resurfacing procedures (chemical and
laser), acne scarring treatments, and sclerotherapy. I also have
a monthly LASER clinic where I treat vascular and pigmented
lesions with pulsed dye and Q-switched LASERs.
Is there any one service you are really excited about?
I am especially excited about being able to offer a holistic
approach to the management of leg veins. Moving beyond
sclerotherapy for cosmetic spider veins, we are now diagnosing
and treating symptomatic varicose veins, stasis dermatitis,
and other sequelae of venous insufficiency in the legs, using
well-established and remarkably effective modalities like
endovenous LASER ablation, ambulatory phlebectomy, and
ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy.
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March of the Umbrellas
Stewardship of Endowments
and Gifts
By: James Marks, M.D.
By holly gunn, M.D.
Last year, Penn State Hershey Dermatology donated fifty
umbrellas to the Hershey Gardens. But these umbrellas were
not only to be used during the rain. So what are they used for?
The logo on the umbrellas says it all “Healthy Skin: Made in
the Shade.” The umbrellas have specially treated fabric that
protects the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays, forming
a virtually impenetrable barrier to the sun. And not only are
they cancer fighting agents, but they are air-conditioners too.
It is fifteen degrees cooler under the umbrella and an absolute
delight on those hot summer days.
On May 5, 2012, Penn State Hershey
Dermatology presented these sunsafe umbrellas again at “March of
the Umbrellas,” held throughout the
Medical Center campus. Friends and
families in the community gathered
together and walked around campus
with the umbrellas opened to promote
sun safety and skin cancer prevention.
The day began at 8:30 a.m. with a free cancer screening
clinic at University Physician Center (UPC), Suite 100. Then
at 1:00 p.m., the festival started with games, face-painting,
entertainment, and free ice cream! The march began at
1:30 p.m., with the first 100 kids to participate in the march
presented free hats, and adults provided umbrellas (on loan) for
the walk around campus. Participants also received free tickets
to the Hershey Gardens.
Last year (2011) was a year of many accomplishments for Penn
State Hershey Dermatology, and without the generous gifts by
our donors and interest from our endowments, many of these
could not have been done. Here is an up-to-date assessment of
the stewardship of these funds.
Interest from The Dermatology Research Endowment Fund
and The Professorship in Dermatology was reinvested in the
principle of these funds. It was a good year for external grant
funding which allows the high level of basic research in the
laboratory of Diane Thiboutot, M.D.
The Donald P. Lookingbill Lectureship was presented
by Scott Norton, M.D., M.P.H., professor of dermatology,
Georgetown University Hospital, on October 6, 2011. Dr.
Norton’s lecture was titled “Cultural Anthropology of the Skin.”
The Sun Protection Project received a gift from Jeanne
Donlevy Arnold which was used to plant trees along
the Eshenour Memorial Trail in Derry Township, and to
purchase umbrellas to be used for sun protection at the
Hershey Gardens. This community partnership is aimed
at providing shade and educating the public about sun
protection and skin cancer. The Mark Hassel Educational Endowment Lecture was given
by Marc Brown, M.D., University of Rochester Medical Center,
on June 2, 2011. Dr. Brown’s lecture was titled “Challenging
Cutaneous Malignancies.”
These super cool umbrellas are also available everyday in the
dermatology UPC clinic for a donation of $39.99. Proceeds
benefit Penn State Hershey Dermatology’s Community Sun
Protection Project. This project team has cultivated many ideas
for skin cancer awareness and fun places to play in the shade.
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Save this date and join us.
Friday and Saturday, April 12–13, 2013
PENN STATE HERSHEY DERMATOLOGY:
State-of-the-Art Issues
The conference will take place at the
Hershey® Country Club in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
A continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine
Location:
Hershey Country Club
1000 East Derry Road
Hershey, PA 17033
A complete brochure will be available
in late spring of 2012.
For more information:
• Call: 717-531-6483
• E-mail: ContinuingEd@hmc.psu.edu
• Web: www.pennstatehershey.org/ce
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Sweet Home Pennsylvania…
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Are there any services you hope to add in the future?
We are planning on applying to initiate an ACGME
Procedural Dermatology fellowship with Dr. Ammirati
as director and Dr. Billingsley and myself as co-directors.
With the diverse surgical exposure in our MOHS suite, our
excellent teaching relationship with the plastic surgery and
otolaryngology departments, and the wide array of cosmetic
procedures being performed within our own department, I
firmly believe we will provide one of the most comprehensive
and enriching fellowship experiences in the country.
Hershey is “the sweetest place on earth,” what do you like
about Hershey, PA?
This is a wonderful community. It took no time at all for my
family to feel at home. It has a small town feel while, at the
same time, the Medical Center, the Hershey Company, and
the tourism industry have imbued the area with a diverse,
culturally rich, and surprisingly cosmopolitan atmosphere.
It’s the best of both worlds. And, let me tell you, Chocolate
World played no small role in selling our new home to my
five-year-old.
Save the date
A Taste of Now
“Following Trends”
An elegant evening of Food and Wine Pairings
SatuRday, aPRil 13, 2013
Seven o’clock in the evening
Purcell Friendship hall at Milton hershey School
hershey, Pennsylvania
I know you have a wife and two kids, what are their names
and how are they enjoying Hershey?
My wife, Nisha, and two beautiful daughters, Kesley (5)
and Keva (1½), have settled right in to life here in Hershey.
The kids love their school and have quickly surrounded
themselves with a group of friends. We’ve also taken
advantages of Hershey’s proximity to the big northeastern
cities with trips to Philadelphia, New York, and Washington,
D.C., so far.
What are some of your hobbies?
My wife and I love to cook and travel. I fancy myself quite
the grillmaster, and we are (with some amount of trepidation)
taking the kids to India to meet Nisha’s extended family for
the first time in January. We are also planning a trip to the
Caymans in the spring to indulge our other passion, SCUBA
diving. If I can rustle up a partner, I would like to start
playing squash again, as well.
Last question… Alabama or Penn State?
Three words … Roll, Tide, Roll!!!
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