UNC Dermatology

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Sierra Parkinson, BA (UNC Dermatology Class of 2030) and Aida Lugo-Somolinos, MD on being awarded the 2025 Dermatitis Article of the Year Award by the American Contact Dermatitis Society! Their article, titled “Compositional Differences Between Brazilian and Chinese Propolis” is available for viewing on the Dermatitis website for a 3-month period (Link: https://www.contactderm.org/resources/journal/aroy-award).

Each year, the ACDS Editorial/Publications Committee recognizes the top Dermatitis articles published in the previous calendar year. Eligible articles include original reviews and studies from the six print issues published within the 2025 calendar year. Awards are based on scientific contribution; clinical significance and impact on clinical practice and patient care; and innovation and evidence-based reasoning.

Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment and we look forward to what you accomplish in the future!

04/24/2026

UNC Dermatology has an amazing team of Laboratory Professionals who work behind the scenes to help make our department amazing. From our histotechnologists, phlebotomists, & technicians in our Dermatopathology lab to our medical research laboratory staff — their expertise, precision, and dedication are essential to the care provided at UNC Dermatology. Their work makes a difference in each diagnosis, treatment, and outcome given to our patients!

04/22/2026

Today is Administrative Professionals Day!

Here at UNC Dermatology, we have a large team of administrators that help our clinics, labs, and educational efforts run smoothly.

We appreciate all of our administrative staff and the hard work they do each day to keep everything on track! Thank you for being the backbone of our entire department! 🩵

04/09/2026

Recently, Drs. Al-Rohil and Miedema attended the International Society of Dermatopathology Conference held in Denver! At the conference, Dr. Miedema presented challenging cases in the self-assessment course.

Additionally, Sarah Ferroni (PGY-3 and our future Dermatopathology Fellow) and Jacob Myhre (PGY-1) presented two abstracts. Thank you for representing our institution so well!

04/06/2026

We are excited to announce that this year, 8 members of UNC Dermatology have been honored with the UNC Hospitals & UNC Faculty Physicians Award for Carolina Care Excellence.

This award is based on patient feedback regarding their likelihood of recommending their provider to their friends and family, as well as other factors. These 8 members of our department are among the 240 UNC Providers who received the highest recommendations in this year’s survey.

Thank you to our amazing Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers for creating an outstanding experience for patients and delivering quality care.

Honorees:
Sarah Corley, MD, MS
Donna Culton, MD, PhD
Puneet Jolly, MD, PhD
Elise Kidder, PA-C
Bradley Merritt, MD
Jayson Miedema, MD
Nancy Thomas, MD, PhD
Rajat Varma, MD

04/03/2026

AAD 2026 Recap: 6 Faculty talks, 11 Posters submitted, 1 amazing weekend! Our residents, faculty, and alumni had a fantastic time at AAD this year and we can’t wait for next year!

03/30/2026

Today is National Doctor’s Day and we would like to take a moment to recognize the commitment our Physicians show to their patients and to the people of North Carolina. UNC Dermatology is lucky to have such an amazing team of physicians and we are thankful for them everyday! 🩵

03/27/2026

UNC Dermatology is well represented at AAD this year, especially in poster presentations!

We hope everyone is able to take the time to review the hard work our residents, fellows, and faculty have put into their research for these posters!

03/26/2026

📢 Still planning out your schedule for AAD? Check out the sessions our faculty will be participating in!

We hope to see you there!

03/26/2026

📣 Make sure to add Dr. Sayed’s session to your AAD schedule!

Join us at for these educational, interactive DEROOFING sessions with Incyte Executive Medical Director Dr. Joslyn Kirby! 💜 Confidently incorporate comprehensive HS care into your practice!

🗓️ Friday, March 27 at 11:30AM
Tunnel Deroofing with Dr. Chris Sayed of UNC Dermatology

🗓️Saturday, March 28 at 4:00PM
Punch Deroofing with Dr. Steve Daveluy of Wayne State University School of Medicine

📍Incyte HS Exhibit Booth #3701 | Colorado Convention Center

AAD Member

03/25/2026

📣 Event Alert!

The Melanoma Research Foundation is pleased to invite you to our upcoming Together Against Melanoma Patient & Caregiver Symposium, held in collaboration with UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chapel Hill, NC.

Date: Monday, April 6
Time: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET
Location: The Friday Conference Center | Chapel Hill, NC

This is a free, in-person event for anyone interested in learning more about melanoma.

This educational program brings together leading melanoma experts and the local community to share the latest information in melanoma care, research, and support, while also providing space to connect with other patients and caregivers.

03/20/2026

We are pleased to announce that we will have two new faculty members join us in the coming months, Dr. Karishma Desai and Dr. Sabah Osmani, both as Assistant Professors of Dermatology.

Dr. Karishma Desai is a current Dermatopathology Fellow at the University of Texas Health Science Center (Houston, TX). She completed her medical degree and residency in Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. She holds a special interest for community service, caring for underprivileged populations, and global health. She is originally from Chapel Hill.

Dr. Sabah Osmani is currently a Resident here at UNC Chapel Hill. She completed her medical degree at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Osmani has participated in the Teaching as a Resident: Highlighting the Evidence and Enthusiasm of Learning (TARHEEL) program and The Healer’s Art course, both of which focus on mentorship, collaboration, and teaching.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Desai and Dr. Osmani to our faculty. We look forward to the expertise and dedication they both will bring to our faculty, patients, and learners. Please join us in welcoming them to the UNC Dermatology community this fall!