After attending Michigan State University as a National Merit Scholar, Dr. Rosen graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School cum laude. He trained in internal medicine at the University of Alabama and in dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine. He recently retired from Baylor after serving as Professor and Vice-Chair of Dermatology for over 40 years. He is currently Chief of Dermatology at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Adjunct Professor of Dermatology at the University of Houston School of Medicine. Dr. Rosen served on the Board of Directors and is a past Vice-President of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is a past Vice-President of Texas Dermatological Society, a past-President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Houston Dermatological Society and prior Chairman and Secretary-Treasurer of the Dermatology Section, Southern Medical Association. Dr. Rosen has written over 325 peer-reviewed journal articles, 28 textbook chapters and 4 textbooks. He has been a plenary speaker for the national dermatology societies of: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Italy, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand and Taiwan. He is a diehard Chicago Cubs fan, lifelong numismatist and devotee of horror films. His proudest achievements include helping to raise four productive and debt-free adult children and a 53 year marriage to his college sweetheart.