The people behind the program
Faculty
Every module in the American Dermoscopy Certificate Program is taught by clinicians and educators who participate in the American Dermoscopy Meeting.
Clinical Director
Ashfaq Marghoob, MD
Dr. Ashfaq A. Marghoob is a dermatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the skin. He is the director of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering regional skin cancer clinic located in Hauppauge, Long Island. He remains committed to patient care, education and research. His clinical research has led to the publication of numerous peer reviewed manuscripts and book chapters on topics related to skin cancer with an emphasis on melanoma, acquired melanocytic nevi, congenital melanocytic nevi and basal cell carcinoma. The focus of much of his research is on early recognition of skin cancer by utilizing imaging instruments such as photography, dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy. Dr. Marghoob frequently lectures on all the aforementioned topics both nationally and internationally.
Natalia Jaimes, MD
Dr. Jaimes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous surgery, and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Jaimes is a dermatologist with specific training, interest and expertise in early detection and management of skin cancer. She serves as the director of the Pigmented Lesions Clinic at University of Miami, where her clinical practice is dedicated to high-risk patients, patients with melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, nevi/dysplastic nevi and other risk factors for skin cancer. Dr. Jaimes spearheads the Prevention Working Group for the Melanoma Cutaneous Tumors Site Disease Group, and The Beyer Skin Cancer Prevention & control Initiative at Sylvester. Her research interests are focused on skin cancer, in particular melanoma, nevi, early detection, dermoscopy and other imaging techniques. She is committed to education, and frequently lectures on these topics both nationally and internationally.
George Martin, MD
Dr. George Martin is a native of Philadelphia. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Martin received his medical degree from the Temple School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and his dermatology residency at UCLA. He is American Board Certified in both dermatology and internal medicine. Dr. Martin has practiced clinical dermatology in Maui since 1989. He has been a clinical preceptor for numerous medical students and residents and has received several teaching awards. As a practicing clinician, clinical investigator, and internationally recognized lecturer his current areas of interest include cutaneous oncology, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, acne and connective tissue disorder diseases. Dr. Martin has published in several medical and scientific journals. He is founder and program chairman of the internationally recognized dermatology meeting: Maui Derm: Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology. Dr. Martin is also co-founder of the key thought leaders meeting in rheumatology: Rheumatology Winter Clinical Symposium. His interest in evidence based medicine led to his creation of the Delphi-based Consensus Conferences in the areas of psoriasis, acne, atopic dermatitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. He is a contributing editor to the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology and the SkinMED Journal as well as a past editor of the Yearbook in Dermatology. In 2012 Dr. Martin was awarded the Palaka Award, Maui County's highest award for community service.
Christian Navarrete, MD
I'm a dermatologist from Santiago, Chile. I work both in clinical practice and as a researcher with main interests in cutaneous oncology pathogenesis, treatment, and diagnosis with total body photography, dermoscopy, reflectance confocal microscopy, optical coherence tomography, and artificial intelligence. I work in the Department of Dermatology of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, in Santiago, Chile.
Margaret Oliviero-Rabinovitz, NP
Margaret (aka Maggie) completed her undergraduate degree and graduate degrees in nursing from Wagner College in Staten Island New York in 1977 and 1991 respectively. She completed her post graduate work at FAU in 2000, and successfully passed her (ANCC) nurse practitioner certification boards in October the same year. Margaret was hired in 1982 as a registered nurse with Dermatology Associates (currently renamed SCA/Platinum Dermatology). She has worked for this same group for over 42 years. Currently, she works part-time at Platinum and also part-time at Central Dermatology Center, Raleigh North Carolina. An avid dermoscopist and confocalist, Margaret teaches nationally and internationally at various programs on the importance of these medical devices in the early diagnosis and management of skin cancers. Over the years, along with Harold S. Rabinovitz MD, she has participated in several research studies involving imaging devices and their role in skin cancer identification. She and her husband moved to Wake Forest, NC May 2024.
Harold Rabinovitz, MD
Harold S. Rabinovitz, M.D., is a Board Certified Dermatologist. He performed Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Skin Surface Microscopy, and Confocal Microscopy. Dr. Rabinovitz provides patients with the latest technology and expertise in the field of skin cancers. Dr. Rabinovitz graduated Cum Laude from Princeton University and received his medical degree from University of Miami School of Medicine. He performed his internship at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and completed his dermatology residency at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Rabinovitz served as Voluntary Clinical Professor of Dermatology at University of Miami School of Medicine. Presently, he serves as an Adjunct Professor of Dermatology teaching medical students and residents at the Medical College of Georgia.
Elizabeth Seiverling, MD
Dr. Elizabeth “Vinny” Seiverling is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the medical director for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) dermatology and skin oncology clinic in Annville, Pennsylvania. She attended Penn State College of Medicine and completed an Internal Medicine internship at Massachusetts General Hospital followed by Dermatology residency at the University of California San Francisco. Prior to her role at UPMC, she was a core member of the teaching faculty at Tufts University School of Medicine and the Dermatology Division Director for Maine Medical Center. She has a special interest in noninvasive tools for the detection of skin cancer such as dermoscopy, reflectance confocal microscopy and total body photography. Her research focuses on studying the impact of dermoscopy training in the primary care setting. She has created innovative care delivery models utilizing telementoring (project ECHO) and teledermoscopy (eConsult) to improve access to care in rural settings. She has developed multiple dermoscopy curricula and was on the American Academy of Dermatology Basic Dermatology Curriculum Work Group which aimed to add dermoscopy to standard medical student education. She is a member of the International Dermoscopy Society Educational Work Group aimed at optimizing dermoscopy and skin cancer detection training for all types of learners. In 2023, Dr. Seiverling returned home to Central Pennsylvania with the goal of delivering excellent dermatologic care to patients in rural and underserved communities. She firmly believes all patients deserve high-quality cutting-edge care regardless of their geographic location. Outside of work, Dr. Seiverling and her husband, Hadjh (a family physician), enjoy tennis, biking and chasing around their two children.
David Swanson, MD
Dr. David Swanson is a Professor of Dermatology and the Resident Program Director at Mayo Clinic Arizona. He received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota. He is Board Certified in Dermatology and Internal Medicine. He is a member of the Executive Board of the International Dermoscopy Society, and he lectures internationally on dermoscopy. Clinical interests include high risk skin cancer monitoring, hyperhidrosis, and inflammatory skin diseases. Research interests include melanoma epidemiology, automated cancer detection technology, and skin imaging. His side gig is that he also is one of the editors of the section on toxic spider bites in UpToDate.
Richard Usatine, MD
Dr. Richard Usatine is a Professor of Dermatology, Cutaneous Surgery and Family Medicine at University of Texas Health, San Antonio. He is the lead author of 9 books including “Dermatological Procedures in Office Practice”, “The Color Atlas and Synopsis of Family Medicine” and “Cutaneous Cryosurgery”. He recently collaborated with Drs. Errichetti, Lallas and Ankad on a new book titled “Clinical and Dermoscopic Atlas of Non-Neoplastic Dermatoses”. It was published in 2023. He has published over 220 journal articles and chapters. Dr. Usatine has served on the board of the International Dermoscopy Society. He co-developed a free interactive app for smartphones and tablets called “Dermoscopy: Two Step Algorithm”. Dr. Usatine teaches dermoscopy in the US and internationally. He teaches regularly on Dermoscopy of Skin of Color and is the lead author of the Dermoscopedia chapter on this area. His clinical photography has been used in many books, monographs, journal articles and educational websites (including VisualDx and the American Cancer Society). In March of 2023, Dr. Usatine was recognized by VisualDx for his contributions in medical photography during the 2023 AAD meeting. Dr. Usatine is passionate about landscape and wildlife photography too. Dr. Richard Usatine has devoted his career to teaching health care providers at all levels and providing compassionate health care to underserved and vulnerable populations. He has won numerous teaching and humanitarian awards. In 2000, Dr. Usatine was the national recipient of the Humanism in Medicine Award by the Association of American Medical Colleges. He has started many free clinics and worked in global health.