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GOOD NEWS✨ this weekend I updated my blog and did a little name change it is now thedermpac.com! I changed the look a little bit too, feel free to give any suggestions as I’m very new to this 😆 I’m just happy to have a place where I can guide you to love the skin you’re in 🥰 . . . I also did a lotttt of research on our upcoming trip to Paris, Bordeaux, and Barcelona! So excited for it!! Any suggestions let me know! . . Hope you like the change as much as I do! You can sign up for emails notifications when I create a new blog post, and subscribe to a monthly newsletter that will be coming out soon✨ happy Sunday! (at Stamford, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0MZ1Zghqh6/?igshid=1jfm0ce3qsqex

“It’s a beautiful thing when career & passion come together” In high school I loved the sciences, and I always had a thing for healthcare bc my mother is a PA. I used to go to take your daughter to work day & saw some cooool things (she was in surgery, still is🧠). I started out pre-med. I had a guidance counselor tell me my grades weren’t good enough & I should try other areas of medicine. I declared my major as Pre-Med anyway. I was living life, doing well academically, scholarship for soccer team, working as a Pharm technician then dermatology medical assistant. I worked as a derm MA bc I had acne & it was bad. I was seen by a Derm PA when I went for my office visit & I loved her. I went on the acne creams website to learn more about it. That was when my Derm interest sparked. Once I was an MA I was sold on Derm. I started to wonder if medical school was the right choice for me mostly the time & the finances. I also wanted the ability to choose my specialty (Derm). That was the toughest part of my undergrad: deciding PA vs MD vs PhD in genetics, biology, etc. I literally thought of every job for a bit. I was knee deep into online forums about PA vs MD, and asked multiple PAs, MDs, their opinion. in my experience, most of them suggested PA. When I told my advisor I was thinking twice about med school, she said “but why you’re so smart” — oo the irony 🤣 being a PA Isn’t less than , & it’s certainly not the easier route. It’s a different route, a different career that I’m happy to be apart of 💗 my ability to be practicing in dermatology is the icing on the 🎂 thank you to my colleague @theskin.ny for starting this!!👩🏻‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️ . . . . #mywaytoPA #waytoPA #dermatology #dermPA #physicianassistant #medicine #womeninmedicine #skinnywhitecoat #careergoals (at Ridgefield, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq_T-9kBuK_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=axgunrwqa7tk

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Sharing scary, but true evidence based medicine regarding melanoma and artificial ultraviolet radiation - also known as UV radiation from tanning beds. I feel the need to share this for many reasons: 1 , because I am a dermatology PA and I diagnose skin cancers on a daily basis, and 2 , because for a brief period of time I used tanning beds back in college (Long Island problems). There are many risks factors that can contribute to melanoma, one major one is Ultraviolet radiation (UV radiation) from the sun or from tanning beds. UVR is classified by the World Heath Organization as a group 1 carcinogen, which is the highest class. Tanning beds have UV radiation 10 x that of natural sunlight. Still, tanning beds are used often, especially in young women. "Among all age groups, young adult women < 40 years of age are at a high risk of developing melanoma. In the last decade, melanoma has increased steeply among young women in the US; during 1975-2000, cutaneous melanoma was the most prevalent cancer in 25-29 year old women, representing approx. 12% of all cancers in 20-40 year old women." Melanoma is the 6th most common cancer and is the 6th deadliest. 1 in 50 individuals in the US will develop melanoma in their lifetime. "The incidence of cutaneous melanoma increased in recent decades from 7.9 cases/100,000 in 1975 to 25.2 cases/100,000 in 2014." Additionally, a study of 434 melanoma patients found patients who have had primary melanomas with previous tanning bed exposure had a second melanoma diagnosed within a year. "67% of patients exposed to arUVR through tanning beds had their second primary diagnosed at the time of or within 1 year of their original diagnosis compared with 28% of nontanners (P = .011). Median time to diagnosis of second primary melanoma in patients exposed to arUVR versus those not exposed was 225 days versus 3.5 years, respectively" DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2018.06.067 Reading this is scary, and although tanning beds are still used, in certain areas of the country the rates are declining (New England being one of those areas). Long story short is get your skin checked yearly at least, & avoid tanning beds at all costs! (at Stamford, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqvrYbZhdCy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16bjoxhszby6b

One benefit of sugar: lip scrub! 💋 My favorites are @triflecosmetics sugar bunny scrub & @traderjoes lip scrub (they had available during holiday season🎄) the Trader Joe’s lip scrub contains jojoba oil, Shea butter, and macadamia oil. In cold weather especially lips get dry & flaky. A lip scrub with sugar gently exfoliates the lips. I only use mine 1-2 times a week 👄 Do you use a lip scrub? What are your faves? . . . . #lipscrub #sugarscrub #dryskinproblems #dryskin #skintips #traderjoesfinds #lipgoals #lips💋 #winterskincare #skincareroutine #skinhealth #skinnywhitecoat #beautytips #skincareproducts #lipproducts #selfcaresunday (at Stamford, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqn6iWMhxjk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1emx19idy09x1

#lipscrub #sugarscrub #dryskinproblems #dryskin #skintips #traderjoesfinds #lipgoals #lips💋#winterskincare #skincareroutine #skinhealth #skinnywhitecoat #beautytips #skincareproducts #lipproducts #selfcaresunday

Love what you do, bc you will be doing it #dayafterday ✨ In the spirit of thanksgiving, I have been reflecting and practicing gratitude for my health, my career, my family and friends. It feels good to step back from the chaos to just reflect once in a while & also helps me to gain some perspective. I so often put the world on my shoulders & worry about things that are so minor it drives me nuts!🌎🤦🏻‍♀️ I love what I do, as a dermatology PA, day after day. Despite how hard it is, how draining the medical field can be, I cannot picture myself in a different career other than medicine. I love connecting with others, learning from my peers and mentors, and staying current with this ever changing field of dermatology. I’m grateful for those I’ve met on social and conferences, and grateful for my patients that allow me to take care of them on a regular basis! I recently read an article titled “The Simple Secret to Staying Passionate at Work” by Morten T. Hansen in which he describes matching your passion with a purpose. “Passion is to do what you love, & purpose is do what contributes.” His research shows matching the two leads to happiness & greater performance. If you are someone who is struggling with your day after day (we’ve all been there) and if maybe you can’t change the situation as fast as you’d like to, try to tweak something about your job, or come up with a 5 year plan to ease the tension a little bit. Sometimes all you have to do is ask for that change to help you on your way. @candicekumai podcast is amazing for motivation if you are feeling stuck in your career or looking for a change. What do you love about your job? 👨🏻‍⚕️ 👩🏻‍⚕️ . . . . #sundayvibes #sundaymotivation #lovewhatyoudo #careergoals #physicianassistant #medicine #physician #nursepractitioner #nurse #passionpurpose #thankfulnovember #thankfuleveryday #workaholic #jobsearch #reflection (at Stamford, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVs1r5BGdr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10lwzdada382q

#dayafterday #sundayvibes #sundaymotivation #lovewhatyoudo #careergoals #physicianassistant #medicine #physician #nursepractitioner #nurse #passionpurpose #thankfulnovember #thankfuleveryday #workaholic #jobsearch #reflection

Cutest pic from @skincancerprevention & article how to protect your infant from the sun http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/sun-protection/children/oh-baby #skincare #bbloggers #physicianassistant #dermpa #spf #sunprotection #baby

#physicianassistant #sunprotection #skincare #dermpa #bbloggers #baby #spf

Thanks #genentech for the uv bracelet! The bracelet changes from clear to blue when exposed to #uv rays. Protect your skin! @genentech #skincare #skincancerawareness #skincancer #dermatology #physicianassistant (at Advanced Specialty Care)

#skincancer #physicianassistant #uv #skincancerawareness #genentech #skincare #dermatology

#mondays over so we half smile 😊🙃 #mondayselfie #physicianassistant

#mondayselfie #physicianassistant #mondays

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#Brittspiration mood 💌✨ There’s no such thing as a mistake when you allow that “mistake” to lead you to the next level. Perspective is key family! The first Periscope New Year chat is up! Search “Brittany Josephina” to tune in. Special thanks to @blackgirlmagik for curating this magical #BGMNewYearCheckIn.

Here’s 5 things I highlight: 1⃣Give yourself room to figure it out. It’s okay to be a beginner. 2⃣ It’s not a race, but a journey. Give yourself room to ruminate on what something has to offer. Curate your life to complement your ideals. 3⃣ Every “opportunity” is not an opportunity for you. You’ll never miss out on what’s for you. Even if you’re not ready, it’ll come back. 4⃣ Be compassionate and flexible with yourself. 5⃣ Emotional, mental and spiritual preparation for your dreams is underrated but entirely important!

Be sure to tune in to the session! It was lots of fun. ❤️💌

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It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.

Leonardo da Vinci (via purplebuddhaproject)

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Fall Equinox + October Horoscope: Tie Up Loose Ends + Clarify Your Vision

We’ve officially stepped into a new period #FallEquinox It’s time for a check up. Where are you on your path? What needs to be released? Where would you like to focus? Your sole focus for the next few days is to get 100% clear about what you want in your life and what you’re ready to release. Make a list.

There’s a situation you thought you could make work that you now realize you can’t make work. There’s a situation, a habit, a person or a thing in your life that it’s time to release. Don’t ignore that.

Life has sent you various signals. You’re fully capable and equipped to navigate this space. Take deliberate action that empowers you. This is your time to sit in the front seat of your destiny. This #MercuryRetrograde energy is urging us to close chapters and remove the weeds on our path. Our blooming requires us to tie loose ends. Right now, you’re rooting your harvest. Sow mindfully, intentionally, lovingly. 3 words: remember your dreams. Tackle your destiny. Give your life your all. Don’t run away from a challenge rising, run towards it. Investigate and inquire. Access resources and available information. Stay in the knowing. Remain inquisitive.

Since 2012, life has consistently pushed us outside of our comfort zone.

We are being stretched. Imagine where we’d be if we remained in the same space we were? Breakdowns are breakthroughs. They incite clarity and redirection. Tears water our vision. Have you found yourself shedding a tear this week? Or just all in all, feeling tired, drained, thinking thoughts about the future? Being uncomfortable is God’s way of inviting a more expansive reality forth. Abundance is arriving. As you clarify your focus, make your desires known to the Universe. Know that it will be handled and signals will appear.

No longer do you have to participate in storylines that don’t compliment the reality that matters to you.

Life is pushing you because it wants you to realize you have wings. So many blessings coming our way and our job is to make sure we don’t block them. You deserve the greatness arriving. Mental and emotional preparation for your dreams is as important as outward manifestation of your dreams.

Quote for the Month of October: “You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings.”- Elizabeth Gilbert

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this is the most truest post i’ve read. amen.