Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Dermatology Residency Program at Cooper University Hospital and Cooper Medical School is designed to provide a comprehensive education in dermatology. With a unique faculty-to-resident ratio of greater than 2:1, residents benefit from personalized mentoring. The program offers hands-on experience in a variety of settings including urban and suburban clinics, focusing on complex medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, and pediatric dermatology. Graduates boast a remarkable first-time pass rate of 100% on board certification exams. The involvement of board-certified faculty engaged in teaching and research further enhances the educational experience offered at Cooper.
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
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No
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Program Website
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Cooper University Hospital Dermatology Residency Program
Three Cooper Plaza
Suite 504
Camden, NJ 08103
United States
Program Director
Lacy Sommer, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes a significant number of MD graduates, however, the exact count of residents in their first year (PGY-1) was not specified in the text provided. Specific details regarding the breakdown of current residents by year or school background are likewise not available in the provided information.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents are constantly exposed to complex medical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, and surgical oncology in an urban, underserved setting in Camden, NJ. They also receive foundational training in dermatology in a suburban setting, focusing on cutaneous oncology, with additional training in surgical and cosmetic dermatology, emphasized by hands-on experience with the latest cosmetic procedures.
Application
To apply for the Dermatology Residency at Cooper University Hospital, applicants need to follow the application process outlined on the program’s website, where key deadlines and prerequisites can be found. Specific details such as application deadline dates or other requirements are not provided in the text.
# of Locations
Multiple clinical settings in Southern New Jersey, including Camden and Marlton.
Fellowship
The residency program summaries indicate that the residents gain extensive training and exposure in various dermatology subspecialties, which may open avenues for fellowships in pediatric dermatology, surgical dermatology, and cosmetic procedures. The program has well-established connections with nationally recognized institutions such as the MD Anderson Cancer Center, hinting at potential fellowship opportunities post-residency for graduates specializing in melanoma and complex dermatologic conditions, though specific fellowship opportunities are not detailed in the text provided.
Resident Life
Overview
The Dermatology Residency Program at Cooper University Hospital and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University offers a unique exposure to every facet of the specialty through a variety of clinical settings in Southern New Jersey, ensuring a thorough, well-rounded education.
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# of Years of Program
The program usually lasts for 3 years, which includes a commitment to comprehensive education and training.
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Alumni
Alumni of the Dermatology Residency program have successfully completed board certification with a first-time 100% pass rate. They continue to pursue opportunities in various fellowships and academic positions but specific details about these fellowships were not mentioned in the text.
Salary & Benefits
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