Recent decades have seen an uptick in the percentage of females pursuing medical careers.
In fact, for several medical specialties, including dermatology, the gender gap is no longer as wide as it used to be.
According to data gathered by the American Medical Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges, women make up a larger percentage of residents in:
- Obstetrics and gynecology—83.4%.
- Allergy and immunology—73.5%.
- Pediatrics—72.1%.
- Medical genetics and genomics—66.7%.
- Hospice and palliative medicine—66.3%.
- Dermatology—60.8%
With the narrowing gender gap in dermatology (and other specialties), we have seen the growth of several prominent female figures.
Dermatology is an attractive specialty due to its many aspects. A great number of diseases and conditions fall under the umbrella of dermatology and these range from medical to cosmetic. There are many choices within this specific industry, allowing medical professionals to branch out and specialize in their preferred areas of interest.
We’ve selected three of these power females here, all of whom happen to form part of LiVDerm’s esteemed faculty. We are honored to have them as advisors and speakers at our dermatology conferences, knowing the great wealth of expertise they bring to the table.
Linda F. Stein Gold, MD
Linda F. Stein Gold, MD is the director of research and head of the Division of Dermatology for the Henry Ford Health System. She currently also serves as Vice President of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Gold is extremely active in clinical research and has a special interest in papulopustular rosacea, acne vulgaris, plaque-type psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata. Her research and expertise in these areas make her a regular invitee to numerous dermatologic conferences nationally and internationally, where she shares her wealth of knowledge.
Pearl E. Grimes, MD
As the director of the Grimes Institute for Medical and Aesthetic Dermatology and the Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California, Pearl E. Grimes, MD boasts extraordinary expertise in the industry. In addition to her dedication to her patients, Dr. Grimes is also a researcher and global speaker, sharing her expert knowledge in various areas, including pigmentation disorders and cosmetic procedures such as chemical peeling, fillers, and microdermabrasion. She is also the recipient of several awards in recognition of her contributions, including the 2017 Lifetime Achievement in Dermatology Award from the American Skin Association.
Hilary Baldwin, MD
Hilary Baldwin, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and medical director of the Acne Treatment & Research Center in Morristown, NJ. Dr. Baldwin holds a special interest in acne, rosacea, keloidal scarring, cosmeceuticals, and the skin microbiome. She also frequently lectures at dermatologic conferences where she can share her knowledge with others. She earned her medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine and later became a resident and chief resident in dermatology at New York University Medical Center. She is also a past president of the American Acne and Rosacea Society.ecial interest in papulopustular rosacea, acne vulgaris, plaque-type psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata. Her research and expertise in these areas make her a regular invitee to numerous dermatologic conferences nationally and internationally, where she shares her wealth of knowledge.
The three women above are extraordinary examples of leading female figures in the dermatologic field. Their wealth of knowledge and expertise is extensive and their dedication to their profession is admirable. cosmeceuticals, and the skin microbiome. She also frequently lectures at dermatologic conferences where she can share her knowledge with others. She earned her medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine and later became a resident and chief resident in dermatology at New York University Medical Center. She is also a past president of the American Acne and Rosacea Society.
These amazing ladies are regular speakers at LiVDerm’s live events, and will be present to share their knowledge at the upcoming SBS: West Coast Derm.
