Curriculum & Didactics
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. Each resident also completes 5 months of consult service, which includes time spent in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
Residents have the privilege of serving patients in the only burn unit in Cleveland, Ohio. Our curriculum is unique in that most resident clinics are continuity clinics, which allows residents to follow their own patients and to experience what it is like to have your own practice during residency.
All patients are also evaluated by the attending physician, supporting the resident with differential diagnoses and treatment options. As the resident progresses through the program the amount of assistance is tailored based on clinical experience.
Didactics
Didactics occur daily throughout the week either in the morning or over lunch, with an additional half day of didactics and grand rounds integrated on Thursday mornings.
The main textbooks covered in include Bolognia, Andrews, Hurwitz, Elston, Weedon and Wolverton. There is a mixture of attending and resident led lectures.
Every month has at least two journal club meetings to discuss current articles. Additionally, there are occasional cadaver labs to assist with new surgical techniques.
Apply
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
Subspecialties
Residents have the privilege of gaining experience in Mohs micrographic and cutaneous oncologic surgery, pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, resident surgery clinics, vulvar dermatology clinics, skin of color dermatology clinics, and patch testing. There are opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary care with monthly tumor board meetings.
Also, in conjunction with University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic, residents share a unique experience with attending weekly city-wide Grand Rounds.
Lastly, residents in the program are trained in performing cosmetic procedures including laser treatments, tissue augmentation, neuromodulators, microneedling, chemical peels, photodynamic therapy, etc.