Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education
Biosketch
Brittany Valk, DO, is a dermatologist. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with honors from Calvin College, in Grand Rapids, Michigan .She went on to attend medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her dermatology residency training at Beaumont Farmington Hills, where she served as chief resident. Throughout her training, she was involved in international dermatology, research, and resident education. Her interests include skin cancer screening, psoriasis, eczema, acne, and hair loss, in addition to cosmetic and surgical dermatology.
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Education and Training
- Residency 2023, Dermatology, Botsford (Beaumont Farmington Hills)
- Internship 2020, Traditional Rotating Internship, Botsford (Beaumont Farmington Hills)
- DO 2019, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- BS 2015, Biology, Calvin College
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Research
- atopic derm
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Cancer
- Rosaceae
- Psoriasis
- General Dermatology
- Acne
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Publications
Slater K.N., Valk B., Kartono F. A case of generalized granuloma annulare treated with upadacitinib JAAD Case Reports. 2023;34:12-14.
Valk B., Ivanov N.N., Nahhas A., Corwin K., Hansen K., Globerson J., Lacasse A., Corser W., Sikorski L. Mask-related skin changes among healthcare workers in a community-based hospital Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 2022;122:609-615.
Valk B., Bender B. Pityriasis Rosea Associated with COVID-19 Vaccination: A Common Rash following Administration of a Novel Vaccine Cutis. 2021;108(6):317-318.
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Presentations
- Keloidal nodules in an adolescent male. Valk B, Aron B, Stephenson S, Michigan Dermatological Society Meeting, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 11/2022
- Keratoacanthoma following radiation therapy for breast cancer treated with serial 5-FU injections and Mohs micrographic surgery. Valk B, Kopitzki B, Fontanessi J. , ASDS Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, 10/2022
- Mask-related Skin Changes among Health Care Workers in a Community-based Hospital. Valk B, Ivanov N, Nahhas N, Corwin K, Hansen K, Globerson J, LaCasse A, Corser W, Sikorski L, MOA Spring Scientific Convention, Southfield, MI, 05/2022
- Keloidal Scleroderma: A Rare Manifestation of Systemic Sclerosis. Valk B, Silva V, Pfiefle J, Stephenson S. , American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, Orlando, FL, 03/2022
- Case #28: An Elderly Man with Firm Plaques on the Back. Valk B, A LaCasse. , Michigan Dermatological Society Meeting, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 11/2020