dermatology

This post is intended to help track the Mohs fellowship application cycle for 2025. For those applying this year, please feel free to contribute what you know or have heard about programs extending interviews, sending rejections, taking internal applications, or not otherwise participating in...

I am an M1 with almost no knowledge of how residency works. I am interested in applying for a dermatology residency, and I am trying to educate myself on the process. Based on the data, it looks like applying first to a transitional year, followed by a PGY2 Derm, results in only ~20% of total...

Mentor: Jashin J. Wu, M.D., F.A.A.D. Number of positions: 2 for in-person and 3 for virtual Availability: July 2025 Duration: 12 months Deadline: December 15, 2024, and applications will be reviewed starting December 15, 2024 Interviews: December 15, 2024 until the positions are filled Decision...

Hello! I'm a graduating senior planning on applying this cycle and have two job offers for my upcoming gap year. One option is to work as a research assistant in my undergraduate school's dermatology department, while the other is a medical assistant position (not certified) at a dermatology...

Clinical Trials Fellowship The clinical trials fellow works as a sub-investigator on both sponsor- and investigator-initiated clinical trials, the majority of which evaluate new systemic biologic therapy for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and other inflammatory skin diseases. Responsibilities...

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Hi all, I am a former fellow of this program posting information. Please feel to reach out to me through SDN with questions, or to the contact info below: Title: Johns Hopkins Itch Fellowship Fellowship Director: Shawn Kwatra, MD Position filled for 2022-2023 year? Yes Duration: 1 year...

Please share any information you have regarding dermpath fellowship applications/interviews for positions starting in 2024 Here's what I've heard so far: Cedars-Sinai - filled Stanford - filled Arkansas - filled USF - filled Moffitt/USF - filled U Texas HSC Anderson - filled Colorado - not...

Mentor: Jashin J. Wu, M.D., F.A.A.D. Number of positions: 3 Availability: July 2023 Duration: 12 months Deadline: December 17, 2022, and applications will be reviewed starting December 18, 2022 Interviews: December 18, 2022 until the positions are filled Decision about the positions: December...

Hi everyone! Would love some advice! For context, I am an M1 at a top 50 medical school in the US. I am very interested in cardiology (so internal medicine). But I just recently developed an interest in dermatology too. I have been trying to decide what would be best for my upcoming summer so...

Hello! Our newly accredited UCF/HCA Dermatology Residency Program is accepting applications for two PGY-2 slots starting July 2022. We are based in Tallahassee, FL. Must have PGY-1 completed by June 30, 2022. Please apply through ERAS by January 31st, as we will be screening all applicants...

Hello! Our newly accredited UCF/HCA Dermatology Residency Program is accepting applications for two PGY-2 slots starting July 2022. We are based in Tallahassee, FL. Must have PGY-1 completed by June 30, 2022. Please apply through ERAS by January 31st, as we will be screening all applicants...

Virtual dermatology research opportunity at Dermatology Research and Education Foundation Mentor: Jashin J. Wu, M.D., F.A.A.D. Number of positions: 3 Availability: July 2022 Duration: 12 months Deadline: Feb 12, 2022, and applications will be reviewed starting December 17, 2021 Interviews...

-The clinical trials unit at the Department of dermatology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical center is recruiting clinical research fellows for a rolling position -We are seeking highly motivated individuals that are interested in clinical trials research for 1 to 2 year positions. Stipends are...

Hate feeling in the dark about mohs aps? SDN was so great when applying to Med school and derm residency that I thought I’d create a spreadsheet to share here for Mohs fellowship! Sharing on this anonymous mohs interview tracker to gauge what programs haven’t sent invites yet etc, feel free to...

Here are the recent office notes from a dermatologist. He's doing all the rad onc billing, as a derm (and getting paid too I presume). Billing for weekly 77427. Billing a daily sim (77280) and G6001. Literally doing IGRT for simple skin cancer. Only in America. This is a Medicare patient. When...

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Research Fellowship Spot Open Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Dermatology Start Date: July 1, 2022 Description: This is a two year clinical research fellowship for physicians interested in pursuing a career in dermatology. Fellows participate in various types of...

UC San Diego Dermatology is offering a non-ACGME accredited research fellowship opportunity for a highly motivated individual interested in clinical and translational research starting June/July 2021. This is a 2-year position, though a one-year commitment may be considered on a case-by-case...

Hi everyone, I will be applying for residency soon and am considering my options. I have always loved derm and have been working since before medical school to build my resume towards dermatology. I'm not going to go into a ton of info on stats but lets say I am an average or maybe a touch...

Hi everyone! I'm a current M1 interested in derm and now is about the time to look into summer opportunities; however, I've had a hard time finding derm summer research opportunities. The attending at my home program says they don't give projects to M1s, and I don't currently have a mentor that...

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Hi everyone! I wanted some advice regarding whether or not to pursue a research year. A bit of background: matriculated in 2018, mid-tier state school, 3 small derm related publications, all passes in pre-clinicals (P/F), with 1 honors and 2 high passes so far in my clerkships (H/HP/P). I...

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Dermatology Residency Program Informational Session Given the recent times and global pandemic from COIVD-19 the landscape of residency interviews has drastically changed and will be done completely virtual. However, in order to provide interested applicants more information...

Title: Johns Hopkins Itch Fellowship Fellowship Director: Shawn Kwatra, MD Duration: 1 year Description: Under the direction of Dr. Shawn Kwatra, the Johns Hopkins Itch Fellowship is interviewing for a position starting in March 2021 (starting date flexible). The fellow will engage in...

SUNY Downstate Medical Center & Mount Sinai Medical Center - Paid Medical Student Dermatology Clinical Research Fellowship New York Paid Pre-Doctoral Dermatology (medical student) Clinical Research Fellowship Start Date: July 15th, 2020 Length: 1 year Application Deadline: Open until filled...

Hello everyone, I am currently going through an existential crisis and have no idea what I want to do with my life. While I was an undergrad, I was really dead-set on either going to dental, medical, or PA school, but due to toxic relationships, problems with my family, and mental health...

Let's say a pathologist went on to do a dermatopathology fellowship, could said dermatopathologist function as a dermatologist as well? For example, could they do their own biopsies, skin cancer screenings, get patient interaction, etc.?

Hey guys, I am debating whether I should take a year off to do derm research. In M3 now. Step score is a 230, I have all high pass in rotations right now. My school is fairly new and we don't have a home Derm base. I have however done research since M1. So far 1 abstract publication, 1 random...

My PI, Dr. Oscar Colegio at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo is looking for a recent MD grad to fill a postdoc research position. The ad is posted below, or can be viewed at the RPCCC website. Company: Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division Department: Dermatology...

Anyone recently taken the DP subspecialty boards care to weigh in on advice for studying? Books used? Courses? Was it harder than you thought or easier? Advice appreciated!

Hello, I am looking to take a research year from a low tier medical school and wanted to know the best option for me. In general what would be a wiser decision Research year at top dermatology program with 10+ publications (clinical research) Research year at mid tier dermatology program...

The UC Davis Department of Dermatology in Sacramento, CA is offering a 1-2 year clinical research fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Emanual Maverakis. Description: Fellows will participate in a variety of clinical and translational research projects. Dr. Maverakis's expertise is immune...

The UC Davis Department of Dermatology in Sacramento, CA is offering a 1-2 year clinical research fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Emanual Maverakis. Description: Fellows will participate in a variety of clinical and translational research projects. Dr. Maverakis's expertise is immune...

Going through the threads, I found a topic that resonated with me. @doctalaughs discussed how practicing dermatologists are finding it difficult to serve more patients (+45/day) while maintaining high quality care. Since I’m in residency this may not be relevant, but I’m curious to hear all of...

Clinical Research Fellowship Opportunity The Clinical Trials and Outcomes Unit at the Department of Dermatology at University of Southern California (USC) is recruiting Clinical Research Fellows for the 2019-2020 academic year. USC is a top academic institution with unparalleled educational and...

Quick question (more hypothetical than anything else, so please don't start asking questions about who I am and where I am along the pre-med path)... Are fellowships required after a residency? Or are they just for people who wish to sub-specialize in something? For example, let's say you go...

I am interested in possibly applying to some of the more competitive specialities (ophthalmology or dermatology) for residency. I was wondering if the prestige of the medical school I attend has an effect on my chances of matching (assuming I have good step scores).

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Hey everyone, I'm currently in pre-med studies. My GPA is over 3.75 but my MCAT was not very good :( (my first attempt). I am planning on re-writing my MCAT in a few months and hoping for a better score. I am interested in the dermatology field and would like to know what the chances are to...