Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Dermatology Residency Program at Henry Ford Hospital began in 1954, focusing on exceptional clinical training across a diversified patient population experiencing a wide range of dermatological conditions. The program covers a three-year curriculum starting after completion of a PGY-1 year, providing residents the opportunity to engage in multiple subspecialty clinics, educational activities, and direct patient care in both hospital and various satellite clinics. Emphasis is placed on developing careful, capable dermatologists prepared for a variety of clinical situations and committed to the field of dermatology.
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Dermatology Residency Program at Henry Ford Hospital does not explicitly mention its policies regarding International Medical Graduates (IMGs). There is no specific information found about IMG applicants, eligibility for international graduates, or IMG acceptance rates. It might be inferred from the general application process or resident information, but detailed statistics or policies are not stated explicitly in the text provided.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program offers a three-year program (PGY-2 through PGY-4), which begins after the successful completion of a PGY-1 year. Specific numbers for categorical or prelim residents are not mentioned in the provided text.
Program Website
Address
Detroit, MI
Program Director
Holly Kerr, M.D.
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program includes core elements such as experience in multiple subspecialty clinics, resident continuity clinics, Mohs surgery, dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, and inpatient consultations. Residents are encouraged to participate in teaching other residents, medical students, and visiting residents.
Application
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# of Locations
Residents rotate at Henry Ford Hospital and satellite clinics in Troy, West Bloomfield, Grosse Pointe Farms, and Novi.
Fellowship
The program appears to offer various fellowship opportunities, including the Cutaneous Oncology Fellowship and other Dermatology Fellowship Programs. However, specific details about other fellowship opportunities and post-graduation plans are not thoroughly addressed in the text provided.
Resident Life
Overview
The Dermatology Residency Program at Henry Ford Hospital was established in 1954 and offers exceptional clinical training with exposure to a wide diversity of diseases in multiple skin types.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3 years (PGY-2 through PGY-4) after completion of PGY-1.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Not explicitly mentioned in the provided text, but includes exceptional clinical training with exposure to a wide diversity of diseases in multiple skin types.
PGY-1 Salary
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