In this episode of SEE HEAR FEEL, Dr. Rosalie Elenitsas from the University of Pennsylvania shares her extensive experience in dermatopathology. She discusses her career journey, the importance of daily consensus conferences, learning from junior colleagues, and managing work-life balance. Dr. Elenitsas also offers valuable advice on building a support system, continuous learning, dealing with errors, and the significance of simple yet effective practices in both professional and personal life.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:12 Personal Anecdote: Learning to Ride a Bike

02:08 Advice for a Successful Career

05:15 Work-Life Balance and Support Systems

08:52 Dealing with Errors and Continuous Improvement

13:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Dr. Rosalie Elenitsas, MD is the Herman Beerman Professor of Dermatology and Pathology and the Director of the Penn Cutaneous Pathology Services since 1999 at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Elenitsas has been a faculty member at Penn since 1991 and has been director of the Dermatopathology Fellowship Program since 1998; she recently transferred the directorship to Emily Chu just this year. She has published more than 200 manuscripts/chapters, and has given more than 100 invited lectures. She is associate editor of Lever's Histopathology of the Skin and the past president of the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology and past president of the American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP). She received the Nickel Award for teaching in Dermatopathology by the ASDP, and has also been elected to the Academy of Master Clinicians at Penn Medicine, a coveted honor for practicing physicians in the Penn health system.