Melanoma Fellowship

Dermatology Research Fellowship in Cutaneous Malignancy

 Selected Publications

Past fellows have published extensively and been accepted to major academic journals, including: JAMA Dermatology, JAAD, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, SKIN - The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, and others. Selected publications include:

  • Marson JW, Litchman GH, Rigel DS. The Magnitude of Increased US Melanoma Incidence Attributable to Ground-Level Ultraviolet Radiation Intensity Trends.

    J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Aug 29:S0190-9622(20)32497-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.08.100. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32871162.

  • Litchman GH, Marson JW, Rigel DS. The Continuing Impact of COVID-19 on Dermatology Practice: Office Workflow, Economics and Future Implications.

    J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Sep 30:S0190-9622(20)32658-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.08.131. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33010326; PMCID: PMC7526524.

  • Litchman GH, Teplitz RW, Marson J, Rigel DS. Impact of Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy on Dermatologists' Number-Needed-to-Biopsy Metric and Biopsy Decisions for Pigmented Skin Lesions.

    J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Sep 11:S0190-9622(20)32596-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.09.011. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32926981.

  • Litchman, GH, Marson, JW, Svoboda, RN, & Rigel, DS (2020). Integrating Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy into Clinical Decisions for Pigmented Skin Lesions Improves Diagnostic Accuracy: A Multitiered Study.

    SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, 4(5), 424-430. https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.4.5.5

  • Marson, JW, Litchman GH, Rigel, DS (2020) The Impact of COVID-19 on Physician-Pharmaceutical Office Based Interactions.

    J Drugs Dermatol. 2020 (Accepted)

  • Litchman, GH, Marson, JW, Bhatia, N, Berman, B. (2020) Revisiting Handwashing Fundamentals When It Is Absolutely Essential.

    J Drugs Dermatol. 2020;19(11): 1127-1129 doi:10.36849/JDD.2020.5557

  • Farberg AS, Glazer AM, Rigel AC, White R, Rigel DS. Dermatologists' Perceptions, Recommendations, and Use of Sunscreen.

    JAMA Dermatol. 2017;153(1):99-101.

  • Glazer AM, Farberg AS, Winkelmann RR, Rigel DS. Analysis of Trends in Geographic Distribution and Density of US Dermatologists.

    JAMA Dermatol. 2017;153(4):322-325.

  • Glazer AM, Rigel DS. Analysis of Trends in Geographic Distribution of US Dermatology Workforce Density.

    JAMA Dermatol. 2017;153(5):472-473.

  • Glazer AM, Holyoak K, Cheever E, Rigel DS. Analysis of US dermatology physician assistant density.

    J Am Acad Dermatol. 2017;76(6):1200-1202.

  • Glazer AM, Winkelmann RR, Farberg AS, Rigel DS. Analysis of Trends in US Melanoma Incidence and Mortality.

    JAMA Dermatol. 2016;

  • Mirsky RS, Prado G, Svoboda RM, Glazer AM, Rigel DS. Management Decisions Made by Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Patients: Impact of a 31-Gene Expression Profile Test.

    J Drugs Dermatol.

  • Prado G, Svoboda RM, Teplitz R, Farberg A, Rigel DS. Patient knowledge of FDA-mandated sunscreen labeling terminology: a cross-sectional survey.

    Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed.

  • Svoboda RM, Prado G, Mirsky RS, Rigel DS. Assessment of Clinician Accuracy for Diagnosing Melanoma Based on Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy Score Plus Morphology Versus Lesion Morphology Alone.

    J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018;

  • Mirsky R, Prado G, Svoboda RM, Rigel DS. Oxybenzone and Sunscreens: A Critical Review of the Evidence and a Plan for Discussion with Patients.

    SKIN - J Cutan Med. 2018;2(5).

  • Prado G, Nichols AJ, Florez-White M, Kerdel F. Reporting of Quality of Life in Clinical Trials of Biologics for Plaque Psoriasis: A Systematic Review.

    SKIN - J Cutan Med. 2018;2(5).

  • Farberg AS, Glazer AM, White R, Rigel DS. Impact of a 31-gene Expression Profiling Test for Cutaneous Melanoma on Dermatologists' Clinical Management Decisions.

    J Drugs Dermatol. 2017;16(5):428-431.

  • Glazer AM, Sofen BD, Rigel DS, Shupack JL. Successful Treatment of Generalized Essential Telangiectasia With 6-Mercaptopurine.

    J Drugs Dermatol. 2017;16(3):280-282.

  • Glazer A, Sofen BD, Gallo ES. Nail discoloration after use of hydroquinone.

    JAAD Case Rep. 2016;2(1):57-8.

  • Farberg AS, Rigel AC, Rigel DS. Online Survey of US Dermatologists' Sunscreen Opinions: Perceptions, Recommendation Factors, and Self-Usage.

    J Drugs Dermatol. 2016;15(9):1121-3.