Dr Geeta Yadav joins Kerri for this fun and informative discussion on the lessons she learned in opening her successful practice, Skin Science Dermatology, in Toronto. The questions they get into include; the reasons for going into practice, choosing to do it alone versus with a group, the advantages of first doing an elective or being an associate in a practice, how to choose your space, why getting your staff hires right is so critical, buying equipment and supplies, billing, record keeping and much more. Our Resident questions this episode are from Dr Meryem Safoine at l'Université de Montréal and Dr Francois Lagace at McGill University in Montréal.Geeta Yadav is the founder of Skin Science Dermatology in Toronto. She also lectures at the University of Toronto and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and the American Academy of Dermatology. For more on the work of the Canadian Dermatology Association, visit www.dermatology.caJCMS Author Interviews is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa.Our theme music was composed by Lee Rosevere.