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ABOUT AUTHOR

Dr. Amy McMichael

Dr. Amy McMichael is a Philadelphia native who received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her Dermatology residency at the University of Michigan School of Medicine.

She is a Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC and has held leadership positions in the Department for over 20 years. She was Residency Program Director for 12 years and then Chair of the Department for 11 years. After stepping down as Chair in 2022, she continues to wear many hats as a clinician, researcher, teacher, and co-directing a center for racial equity at her medical center.

Her passion is mentorship, and she has formally mentored over 35 students, residents, and young physicians and informally mentored more than 100 learners at all levels of education. She spends 20% of her personal time counselling those who are interested in medicine and dermatology.

When she is not working and mentoring, she enjoys reading, travel, and spending time with her family and friends. This is her first non-fiction book which grew out of her many inspiring interactions with students, residents, and early career physicians.

Biography

Dr. Amy J. McMichael is a renowned dermatologist specializing in hair and scalp disorders and skin of color. With over 25 years at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, she excels in clinical practice, research, and mentorship.

  • College: B.A., Swarthmore College, 1986
  • Medical School: M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 1990
  • Internship: Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, 1991
  • Residency: Dermatology, University of Michigan School of Medicine, 1994
  • Current Position: Professor of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC (since 1994); Former Chair of the Department of Dermatology (2011–2022); Former Residency Program Director (12 years)

Publications

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