Sara Perkins, MD
Associate Professor of DermatologyCards
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2026
Piloting an Asynchronous Dermatology Clerkship Curriculum to Bridge Student-identified Gaps
Saeed S, Huggins L, Swallow M, Ahmad M, Yu B, Nelson C, Perkins S. Piloting an Asynchronous Dermatology Clerkship Curriculum to Bridge Student-identified Gaps. Medical Science Educator 2026, 1-5. DOI: 10.1007/s40670-026-02663-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcademic yearStudent confidenceOnline curriculumInteractive case studiesDermatology trainingDermatology educationCurriculumPost-intervention surveysEducationClerkship curriculumStudentsMedical educationHealthcare visitsHealthcare providersNeeds assessmentMedical studentsCase studyDiagnostic accuracyOverall satisfactionSignificant dissatisfactionHealthcareTrainingDermatology
2024
Image representation for cutaneous drug reactions in darker skin types in undergraduate medical education resources
Bassir F, Swallow M, Valido K, Ahmad M, Nelson C, Perkins S. Image representation for cutaneous drug reactions in darker skin types in undergraduate medical education resources. Archives Of Dermatological Research 2024, 317: 105. PMID: 39666138, DOI: 10.1007/s00403-024-03544-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCharacterization of electronic medical record patient portal messaging and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: A single institution experience
Hodelin C, Pach J, Tomas Gracia M, Nelson C, Cohen J, Perkins S. Characterization of electronic medical record patient portal messaging and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: A single institution experience. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2024, 92: 574-576. PMID: 39481757, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.10.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCreating a Longitudinal, Clinical Dermatology Curriculum Based on Student Preferences and Gaps in Learning as Determined by a Needs Assessment
Swallow M, Ahmad M, Yu B, Saeed S, Johnston M, Nelson C, Perkins S. Creating a Longitudinal, Clinical Dermatology Curriculum Based on Student Preferences and Gaps in Learning as Determined by a Needs Assessment. Medical Science Educator 2024, 35: 13-15. PMID: 40144090, PMCID: PMC11933508, DOI: 10.1007/s40670-024-02199-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEnduring gaps in representation: A comprehensive reanalysis of skin of color in popular medical education materials
Saeed S, Jiang T, Swallow M, Perkins S, Ramachandran S. Enduring gaps in representation: A comprehensive reanalysis of skin of color in popular medical education materials. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2024, 92: 345-347. PMID: 39442882, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.10.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVariation in state Medicaid coverage for asynchronous e-visits and e-consults
Swallow M, Saeed S, Mangialardi K, Perkins S, Stavert R. Variation in state Medicaid coverage for asynchronous e-visits and e-consults. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2024, 92: 188-189. PMID: 39307351, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.09.021.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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Molecular Markers of UV Exposure and Cancer Risk in Skin
IRB ID2000024848RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date03/31/2024Recruiting Participants
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Overview
Sara Perkins, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist in Yale Medicine’s Department of Dermatology.
She practices general, medical dermatology and has special interests in skin cancer prevention, screening, and treatment. She especially enjoys helping patients who are diagnosed with an aggressive form of skin cancer, melanoma, and addressing other skin-related dermatologic concerns that can result from too much sun exposure such as pigmented lesions (brown spots) and photoaging.
“I love helping patients with skin disease achieve their healthiest and best-looking skin,” says Dr. Perkins.
Dr. Perkins also an instructor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine.
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Dermatology
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Board Certifications
Dermatology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Dermatology
- Original Certification Date
- 2018
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- March 06, 2026Source: Allure (with Dr. Sara Perkins)
Yes, You May Lose Hair on a GLP-1 Medication-Here's Why
- October 03, 2025Source: Yale Medicine
Whiteheads, Blackheads, Pimples: A Guide to Treating Acne at Home
- February 21, 2025Source: HuffPost
Men Are Trying This At-Home Treatment For Hair Loss - But It Has Its Limits
- August 13, 2024Source: TIME
5 Dermatologists on the 1 Thing You Should Do Every Day
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