Katlein Franca, MD

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Title: Dermatologist

Education: Universidad Argentina John F. Kennedy

Expertise: Dermatology

• Recipient of the Imrich Sarkany Non-European Memorial Scholarship 
• Recipient of the Lecturer of the Year Scholarship Award
• Completed, Leadership Initiative Certification, European Academy of Dermatology.
• Fellow of the Public Voices Fellowship of The OpEd Project

Experience

Dr. Katlein Franca is a dermatologist and a clinical assistant professor at the University of Miami in the fields of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. She is an accomplished author with numerous textbooks and over 150 scientific papers to her name. Dr. Franca is a sought-after speaker and conference chairperson, having delivered talks in 17 different countries. She has held leadership positions, including the past presidency of the Association for Psychoneurocutaneous Medicine of North America and her current role as President of the World Health Academy of Integrative Dermatology.

Education

Dr. França's educational background includes:

• Fellowship in General Dermatology at UM's Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery in 2011.
• Observership in Cosmetic Medicine in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Facial Plastic Surgery in 2012.
• Research fellowship in Dermatologic Surgery & Laser at the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery in 2013.
• Completion of a PhD in Social Psychology at the University of Argentina John F. Kennedy in 2016.
• Post-doctorate studies in International Healthcare and Ethics at UM's Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy in 2018.