SDSMA Member Spotlight: Emily Eisenbraun
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SDSMA Member Spotlight: Emily Eisenbraun

Name: Emily Eisenbraun

  • Class of 2027, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine

SDSMA member since: 2023

What specialty(ies) are you currently considering and why? I will be applying for a dermatology residency this fall. I chose dermatology because of the meaningful, longitudinal relationships and ability to care for individuals in all stages of life. My passion for this specialty has also been shaped significantly by dermatology mentors in my hometown of Rapid City, South Dakota.

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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Adds Provider To Dermatology Staff
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Adds Provider To Dermatology Staff

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes licensed and board-certified Physician Assistant, David Feist, MS, PA-C, to the Dermatology Clinic staff. He joins Dr. Jeffrey Smith and Abby Gietzen, PA-C in the expert care of patients with conditions related to the skin. Prairie Lakes Dermatology specializes in general and surgical dermatology as well as cosmetic procedures and treatments.

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The Picture of [Skin] Health
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The Picture of [Skin] Health

When it comes to the skin damage caused by a lifetime of UV exposure, the mirror often does not tell the full story. That is because the damage happens in the deeper layers of the skin and may not appear as lines, wrinkles, age spots or even cancer until years—or decades—later.

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