Dermatology Interest Group (DIGA)

The purpose of the Dermatology Interest Group (DIGA) is to educate medical students about the field of dermatology. The goals of the group are to expose medical students to the field, to help students make connections with faculty members in the department and to raise awareness of dermatologic issues. DIGA students are involved with community outreach programs and events teaching skin cancer awareness and prevention to adolescent through adults. DIGA students are also involved with the new Sun Protection Outreach by Students (SPOTS) program designed to teach teens and school-age children about prevention and early detection of skin cancer. This group is not limited to students interested in dermatology; we encourage all students to attend monthly meetings with guest speakers involved with dermatology, in order to learn how this specialty applies to every field of medicine. In addition, this group will help students get involved in dermatologic research and partner with students on improving their residency applications.

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How to Join

For more information on how to become a part of DIGA or information on attending a monthly meeting, contact Taylor Uhlir or Aubree Ford: taylor.uhlir@unmc.edu or aubree.ford@unmc.edu. Or follow us on ENGAGE and request membership.

National DIGA website:  www.derminterest.com

2021-2022 UNMC DIGA Leadership:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Mentorship Program Committee

Taylor Thieman, DEI Program Committee Member

Alex Hergenrader, DEI Program Committee Member

Monica Angeletti, DEI Program Committee Member

2020-2021 UNMC DIGA Leadership:

2019-2020 UNMC DIGA Leadership: