Dermatology Residency
The MetroHealth Dermatology Residency Program is unique in several ways. The training program is comprised almost exclusively of resident-driven continuity clinics, in which residents follow their patients during the time of their training. This longitudinal patient-physician experience enables the resident to see the evolution of disease processes while gaining an understanding of how to manage real world chronic conditions. This continuity model holds true for the resident's surgical and dermatopathology experience.
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The Dermatology Program offers two residency positions each year. We are now accepting applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The deadline is October 15, 2024.
All interviews will be held virtually. The program will be following the recommendations of the Associates of Professors in Dermatology. See the recommendations here.
Interview Dates: Late January to early February
A typical resident's week begins with seeing the patient in clinic, diagnosing the biopsy specimen under the microscope, and surgically treating the patient. In addition, Dermatology has a strong interdisciplinary relationship with Rheumatology, enhancing the educational experience of the residents in chronic illness. Training education is further strengthened by the community clinic experience, thus widening their exposure.
The MetroHealth residency program has a large committed faculty with diverse interests and expertise in various specialties, who work together to create a nurturing environment for the residents. The program flourishes due to our physicians, who are drawn and committed to a unique program that benefits from serving a diverse patient population from an underserved community. The program strives to improve the model that best preserves the tenet that our patients are vital teachers.
Medical students interested in completing an elective with us are welcome to apply. Get more information.
Resident Testimonial
We have excellent training in complex medical dermatology, dermatopathology, and surgery. The focus of our program is continuity of patient care, leading to sustained relationships with patients throughout our residency training. Additionally, the ability to treat patients of variable ethnic backgrounds allows us to become familiar in treating several skin conditions across many different skin types.
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Residents
Our training program is comprised almost exclusively of resident-driven continuity clinics, in which residents follow their patients during the time of their training.
Faculty
Our residency program has a large committed faculty with diverse interests and expertise in various specialties, who work together to create a nurturing environment for the residents.
Curriculum
Our residency features a fully integrated curriculum, with opportunities to participate in continuity clinics, pediatric dermatology, dermatologic surgery and dermatopathology on a weekly basis.
Research
Residents have many opportunities to participate scholarly activity and are supported financially when they pursue research, posters and/or presentations.
Aims
- Graduate residents who are capable of treating patients of all ethnicities with complex diseases by being able to perform a comprehensive evaluation and know the appropriate management.
- Enable residents to practice evidence-based dermatology in a cost-effective manner.
- Initiate and complete research projects in the field of dermatology.
- Train dermatologists who experience an emphasis on a positive work environment and personal well-being. This includes collegial interactions with peers and instructors, exercise programs, and team building activities to promote healthy, active communication amongst all members of the department.
- Graduate residents who feel prepared to pursue further training in any subspecialty interest and have been appropriately mentored to allow this specialization to take place.
Frequently Asked Questions
We accept applications through ERAS program. We do not offer any positions outside of the NRMP match.
No, our program does not allow moonlighting.
This depends on your post-graduate year. Please see Salary and Benefits.
We encourage qualified applicants to apply, regardless of year from graduation of medical school. However, large gaps in your medical training can be problematic and preference will be given to those who have participated in research during time away from medical school.
We look at the entire application and do not have a strict score cut-off. However, dermatology residency is challenging and demanding. As a result, we favor applicants with a history of strong academic performance and prioritize scores above 220.
As this represents a minority of applicants, we do not prioritize reviewing applicants that have failed any portion of the USMLE exams.
Yes, we accept applications from all qualified US and International graduates.
No, our program requires USMLE for consideration.
We sponsor both J1 and H1B visas.
No, we offer advanced positions only. The number of advanced positions varies between 2-3 positions per year.
We use EPIC for all our medical records.
For more information, please email us.