Travis Fulk, MD

Compassionate Rheumatology Fellow dedicated to enhancing patient care through efficient task management and teamwork. Skilled in addressing complex clinical challenges with critical thinking and effective communication. Research expertise encompasses dermatorheumatology, artificial intelligence, and healthcare access, with a focus on cutaneous autoimmune manifestations and health equity.

• Fulk T, Wessman LL, Gupta R, Brodell RT, Farah RS, Firkin Smith C, Gaddis KJ, Mansh M. Geographic practice preferences of graduating medical students pursuing careers in dermatology. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Nov;87(5):1193-1196. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2022.02.061. Epub 2022 Mar 9. PMID: 35276287.
• Rypka K, Fulk T, Afsaneh A, Miller D, Goldfarb N. Improvement of Facial Discoid Dermatosis with Ustekinumab Treatment. JAMA Dermatol. 2022 Sep 1;158(9):1079-1080. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.2478. PMID 35767241.
• Gao Y, Fulk T, Mori W, et al. Diversity and Career Goals of Graduating Allopathic Medical Students Pursuing Careers in Dermatology. JAMA Dermatol. 2023;159(1):47–55. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.4984. PMID: 36383363.
• Fulk T, Rypka K, Wessman L, Farah R, Gaddis K, Brodell R, Firkins Smith C, Mansh M. Demographic characteristics, specialty choice motivations, and intended career goals of graduating medical students pursuing careers in rural dermatology. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Mar;88(3):708-711. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2022.09.007. Epub 2022 Sep 16. PMID: 36116585.
• Smith A, Fulk T, Rypka K, Gaddis K, Farah R, Mansh M. Cross-Sectional Study of Factors Influencing Specialty Choice Among Diverse Medical Students Pursuing Careers in Dermatology. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Oct;89(4):853-857. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.05.091. Epub 2023 Jun 19. PMID: 37343832.
• Rypka K, Cronk S, Fulk T, Goldfarb N, Leuck A. Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Saphenous Vein Harvest Site Hyperpigmentation. Fed Pract. 2023 Dec;40(Suppl 6):S31-S32. doi:10.12788/fp.0435. Epub 2023 Dec 14. PMCID: PMC11132187.
• Rypka K, Fulk T, Wessman L, Gupta R, Brodell R, Farah R, Smith C, Gaddis K, Mansh M. Response to “Response to Fulk et al’s ‘Geographic practice preferences of graduating medical students pursuing careers in dermatology’”. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Nov;87(5):e199-e200. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2022.08.023. Epub 2022 Aug 18. PMID: 35987399.
• “SIU School of Medicine: An ‘Anti-Racist’ Institution; Action Items: Student Demands to Foster and Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive Institution” Presented at a meeting of SIU SOM administrators, faculty, and students; Springfield, IL – July 2020.
• Fulk T, Cianciolo A, Ryan B, Roy R. Improving the Utilization of Goals During 3rd Year Clerkships. 2021. 11th Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium. SIU School of Medicine.
• Fulk T, Wessman LL, Brodell RT, Farah RS, Firkin Smith C, Gaddis KJ, Mansh M. Geographic practice preferences of graduating medical students pursuing careers in dermatology. Presented at the 2022 University of Minnesota Dermatology Research Day, Minneapolis, MN. March 04, 2022.
• Fulk T, Wessman LL, Brodell RT, Farah RS, Firkin Smith C, Gaddis KJ, Mansh M. Geographic practice preferences of graduating medical students pursuing careers in dermatology. Presented at the 2022 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; Boston, MA. March 26, 2022.
• Fulk T, Rypka K, Miller D, Goldfarb N. A case of facial discoid dermatosis treated with ustekinumab. Presented at the 2022 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; Boston, MA. March 26, 2022.
• Fulk T, Westanmo A, Gupta R, Ravishankar A, Gravely A, Goldfarb N. The Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Does Not Predict Second Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer (NMSC) in Patients with a Primary NMSC. Presented at the 2022 Minneapolis VA Health Care System Research Day. May 12, 2022.
• Wendland Z, Rypka K, Herzog C, Greenlund L, Fulk T, Gravely A, Anders W, Garg A, Goldfarb N. Prevalence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Presented at the 2023 European HS Foundation Conference; Florence, Italy. February 8-11, 2023.
• Wendland Z, Rypka K, Herzog C, Greenlund L, Fulk T, Gravely A, Anders W, Garg A, Goldfarb N. Prevalence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the Veterans Health Care System. Presented at the 2023 University of Minnesota Research Day; Minneapolis, MN. March 8, 2023.
• Wendland Z, Rypka K, Herzog C, Greenlund L, Fulk T, Gravely A, Anders W, Garg A, Goldfarb N. Exploring the Relationship between Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An analysis of United States Veterans. Presented at the 2023 Medical Dermatology Society Meeting; New Orleans, LA. March 16, 2023.
• Fruechte S, Rypka K, Fulk T, Ly N, Hordinsky M, Farah R, Goldfarb N. Collagen Supplementation for Skin, Hair, and Nails: a Systematic Review. Presented at the 2023 University of Minnesota Research Day; Minneapolis, MN. March 8, 2023.
• Sridhar S, Fulk T, Nasr R. Case report: dupilumab-induced bilateral peripheral ulcerative keratitis. Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Rheumatology Association of Minnesota and the Dakotas. October 2024.
• Fulk T, Westanmo AD, Rypka KJ, Gupta R, Ravishankar A, Gravely A, Goldfarb N. Evaluation of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor for second keratinocyte carcinomas. Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Nov 16;317(1):25. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03503-1. PMID: 39549136.
• Wendland Z, Rypka K, Herzog C, Greenlund L, Fulk T, Gravely A, Westanmo A, Garg A, Goldfarb N. Prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System. Br J Dermatol. 2024 Dec 23;192(1):160-162. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljae325. PMID: 39148424.

• Resident Member, Human Values and Ethics Committee (HVEC), 09/01/22-06/01/23, Addressed matters related to healthcare ethics.
• Member, WhiteCoats4BlackLives (WC4BL), 06/01/20-05/01/21, Implemented anti-racist change at the institution.
• Moderator, The Forum, 02/01/20-05/01/21, Moderated discussions on current events and medical topics.
• Discussion Leader, The Matthew Project, 11/01/19-12/01/19, Taught healthy habits to children.
• Collaborator, Student Goals Committee: Clerkship Objectives, 11/01/19-05/01/21, Reviewed and edited clerkship guide.
• President, Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, 08/01/19-05/01/21, Enhanced visibility and rights of LGBTQIA+ patients and healthcare workers.
• Mentor, Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program (P4), 11/01/18-12/01/19, Mentored high school students interested in pursuing medical careers.
• Member, Internal Medicine Interest Group, 08/01/18-05/01/21, Explored opportunities in internal medicine.
• Vice Chair of Social Media, Dermatology Interest Group, 08/01/18,-05/01/21, Managed social media and community outreach.
• Mentor, Adventures in Medicine for High Schoolers, 03/01/18-04/01/18, Guided high school students in anatomy and medical physical exams.

• Rawad Nasr, M.D., Hennepin Healthcare, University of Minnesota, Division Director - Rheumatology, Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine, 612.873.6963, rawad.nasr@hcmed.org
• Noah Goldfarb, M.D., University of Minnesota; Minneapolis VAMC, Program Director - Medicine-Dermatology Residency, Assistant Professor - General Internal Medicine, Dermatology, 612.625.8625, gold0414@umn.edu
• Mark Linzer, M.D., Hennepin Healthcare, University of Minnesota, Endowed Chair and Director of Education, Mentorship, and Scholarship, Professor - Internal Medicine, 612.873.4059, mark.linzer@hcmed.org

• Student Researcher, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Dept. of Med. Ed., 04/01/20-05/01/21, Explored how peer guidance can facilitate goal setting by 3rd year medical students.
• Clinical Research Coordinator, University of Minnesota, Dept. of Dermatology, 06/01/21,-06/01/22, Investigated nucleotide excision repair capacity in the general population & healthcare access adn equity, including disparities in patient care.
• Clinical Research Coordinator, Minneapolis VA Medical Center, Dept. of Dermatology, 07/01/21-06/01/22, Studied an AI system for diagnosing skin lesions.