Alaina J. James, MD, PhD

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Cyclically Bleeding Umbilical Papules

Author:: Alaina J. James, MD, PhD

Publish date: March 3, 2025

On histopathology, a biopsy specimen of an umbilical papule showed a dermal lymphohistiocyticrich infiltrate, hemorrhage, and ectopic endometrial g...

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Comparing Patient Care Models at a Local Free Clinic vs an Insurance- Based University Medical Center

Author:: Alaina J. James, MD, PhD

Publish date: November 19, 2024

More than 30 million Americans lack access to affordable health care, and many seek medical services such as dermatologic care at free clinics.

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Nonscaly Red-Brown Macules on the Feet and Ankles

Author:: Alaina J. James, MD, PhD

Publish date: September 20, 2024

A 59-year-old man presented with a nontender nonpruritic rash on the feet of 2 days’ duration. The patient had a several-year history of granulomat...

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Pustular Eruption on the Face

Author:: Alaina J. James, MD, PhD

Publish date: November 8, 2023

A 52-year-old man developed a sudden eruption of small pustules on background erythema and edema covering the forehead, nasal bridge, periorbital r...

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Bridging the Digital Divide in Teledermatology Usage: A Retrospective Review of Patient Visits

Author:: Alaina J. James, MD, PhD

Publish date: March 6, 2023

We sought to analyze the demographics of patients utilizing synchronous video visits (SVs), asynchronous visits (AVs), and in-office visits (IVs) f...

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Perceptions of Community Service in Dermatology Residency Training Programs: A Survey-Based Study of Program Directors, Residents, and Recent Dermatology Residency Graduates

Author:: Alaina J. James, MD, PhD

Publish date: August 4, 2022

Participation of dermatology residents in service-learning experiences increases awareness of health disparities and social factors impacting derma...

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The Importance of Service Learning in Dermatology Residency: An Actionable Approach to Improve Resident Education and Skin Health Equity

Author:: Alaina J. James, MD, PhD

Publish date: March 8, 2021

Service learning is an educational approach that combines learning objectives with community service to provide a comprehensive scholastic experien...