"As a resident, I received the CDA Resident's Writing Award for Paediatric Acne, which was also published in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, and I have been a faculty member for 5 years with the Dermatology Department of CME. I attend numerous conferences including the CDA, International Conference on Dermatology, and the European Association of Dermato-Oncology."

"As a resident, I misdiagnosed rosacea for acne. There is no test for rosacea and this patient had a history of acne, it was a common mistake. I apologised profusely, explained how the misdiagnosis is common. I then got approval to supply the patient with 2 months of free prescription care formula kit."

"I would first discuss any marks, spots, or lesions with the client that they have found on their body, build a relationship and put the patient at ease. I would then perform a thorough examination from the scalp to the bottom of the feet. I use a bright light, a Wood lamp, and a dermatoscope. Depending on the patient's age and condition of the skin, I use a Molemax camera and software with a body map to produce a baseline for the future. Anything suspicious, I do a scraping or sample for testing."

"I never, ever go out of the house without wearing sunscreen regardless of the weather or part of the country I'm in. I wear some clothing, especially sportswear, that has SPF built-in, and I have my car windows tinted with UV protection film. My daily skin routine consists of cleaners, moisturizers, and serums."

"I believe in fillers and anti-aging products, but it depends on the age and condition of the skin. If fillers don't appear necessary to me, I prescribe topical treatments. I use fillers only when crevices are very deep, if they would make a marked difference in the person's appearance, and not at a young age. I prefer fillers for patients over 40. Fillers are also useful at times as an alternative to surgery such as rhinoplasty."

"I've been planning to make a move for some time, but not until I found the perfect position. I also received a referral to you from the CDA. I've researched your practise and found that you are a leading-edge dermatological practise, progressive, and have a solid reputation. I also understand that you are big on education and research which is essential for me."

"From what we've discussed, you're looking for a dermatologist who has had experience with new technology, and I have the experience to oversee the acquisition of that technology. You mentioned that you also need someone who can perform analysis on data and consult. I'm looking forward to contributing those skills to your practise and working with a new team."

"Often, a patient comes in because they have a specific concern and are nervous, anxious, uncertain, and maybe scared. Vital skills for my job include active listening, empathy, and holding high values for patient care. Gathering detailed background information helps ease patient anxiety because they've voiced their concerns which helps to build a rapport with me."

"I'm alarmed by the growth of skin disease and problems among young people. I'm motivated by trying to do something about it beyond ointments, drugs, or surgery. I want to help educate patients about good habits and the care of their skin for their lifetime. I want to improve their condition because of the impact skin problems have on their lives. My motivation extends to protecting and caring for patients of any age and every life stage. Additionally, I am motivated by technology and learning new things."

"I would use a magnifier to examine the area, a Wood lamp, and photograph it with high-definition imaging equipment. If I had concerns about cancer, I'd perform an immediate biopsy of the rash or lesion."

"I made sure that family members or friends accompanied the patient. I broke the news of extensive skin cancer in a gentle, empathetic, and caring way. Then I reassured the patient, answered their questions, and discussed treatments."

"My greatest strengths include my knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating diseases of the skin, my analytical skills, and consulting on new technology. Other strengths include new treatments, collabouration with team members, and interpersonal skills. My experience is broad, I am continuing my education, and I am a member of several dermatological associations. I use local, country, and international dermatological groups to share information and research."

"Significant changes such as AI, robotics, vibrational optical coherence tomography, micro-OCT that spots tumours below the tissue surface, and high-resolution imaging are exciting. I like the wearables and health sensors, such as wearable sensors for measuring sun exposure that warns the wearer when they are about to sunburn. Others include the use of nanomaterials to deliver retinoids, antioxidants, and drugs. I'm glad to see some newer things that we can recommend to patients, in addition to sunscreen and tinted windows. Others include smart tattoos, a melanoma detector, and topical skin lotion to detect disease biomarkers."

"I tend to perform well in stressful situations. During panic, chaos, and frustration, I take a step back, think, plan, and prioritises. For instance, my job, work with international societies, and some faculty duties present immense pressure and strains on my time. I have learned time management and work on one task at a time."

"Mycosis fungoides (MF) continues to present many diagnostic challenges. Sometimes the rash has classic features, but when only a few are present, it's challenging to distinguish it from other rashes, specifically eczema. Additionally, it doesn't always show up on a biopsy. Some skin problems that are often misdiagnosed are basal cell carcinoma because it's mistaken as a minor blemish, rosacea because it's often disguised as acne, psoriasis which appears as a flaky scalp, and eczema which can be confused for fungal infection ringworm."