Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Dermatology Residency Training Program at Boston University aims to train academic dermatologists with robust clinical exposure across various subspecialties of dermatology. Operated through Boston Medical Center, the program emphasizes caring for a diverse and often underserved patient population, focusing on developing residents' academic and clinical skills through a holistic review process.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds, including international medical graduates, though specific statistics on IMG acceptance rates or requirements for IMG applicants are not detailed. It practices holistic application review, without set cut-off scores.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
15 residents, 5 in each year of training.
Program Website
Address
609 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
Program Director
Lisa Shen, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has a total of 15 residents, with 5 in each year of training, indicating that the residency is robust and may provide ample opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.
PGY-1 MD
5
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes a dedicated lecture series on academic skills, research time in the third year, and mentorship opportunities for career development.
Application
The Program uses the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to process applications. The applications for a residency position in July of 2026 are due via ERAS on September 25, 2024 (8am EST). This year, there are five positions available through the match for the Boston University Medical Center Dermatology Training Program. Our program will be accepting the standard ERAS supplemental application. In addition, we strongly encourage interested applicants to complete our own supplemental application (see link at bottom of page). Our BU supplemental application deadline is October 9th, 2024 5:00 PM EST. Our interviews will be fully virtual and will take place January 2025. USMLE Step 2 scores are now required for all applicants. Applicants with previous residency training in other specialties will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
# of Locations
Residents train at Boston Medical Center, two Boston Veterans Administration Hospitals, and off-campus community practices, totaling multiple locations in the Boston area.
Fellowship
The program offers several career-development opportunities, including a dedicated lecture series focused on academic skill-building, research time, and sponsorship for conferences. Opportunities for fellowships are suggested, but specific fellowships are not detailed in the provided text.
Resident Life
Overview
Boston Medical Center offers a unique dermatology residency program that emphasizes a holistic review of applicants, encouraging diversity and inclusivity.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program lasts for 4 years, including a required ACGME-approved clinical internship.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Career-development opportunities, mentorship program, sponsorship to conferences.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation