Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Dermatology Residency at IU School of Medicine is a fully accredited, three-year residency program with 13 total positions available. Each year, two PGY-1 categorical and two PGY-2 advanced positions are offered, and this program focuses on creating self-directed, lifelong learning dermatologists with strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. Residents train in diverse clinical settings, including IU Health centers and other hospitals, and engage in various subspecialty clinics to ensure comprehensive training.
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Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Dermatology Residency Program at the IU School of Medicine does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness, but applicants can be considered for both categorical and advanced positions without any board score cut-offs or other exclusion criteria. They also mention that J-1 is the preferred visa, indicating potential acceptance of international applicants. Furthermore, they create a broad range of skill sets in the program, suggesting openness to diverse backgrounds.
Categorical Positions
2
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program has 13 total residency positions with 2 categorical PGY-1 positions and 2 advanced PGY-2 positions available each year. Every third year, there is an additional advanced PGY-2 position available. Each year, there are 4 positions available: two PGY-1 (categorical) and two PGY-2 (advanced).
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545 Barnhill Drive, Emerson Hall 139, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Program Director
Jay E. Wolverton, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes 13 residents, with 2 being PGY-1 categorical positions. The details on specific residents are not disclosed, emphasizing various behavioral and knowledge-based competencies essential for practicing dermatology.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The dermatology residency program at IU School of Medicine combines strong clinical training and didactic teaching. Each resident has continuity clinics at the Veteran’s Hospital as well as the county hospital, Eskenazi. Patients come from general dermatology clinics and are followed by the resident throughout the three years of clinical training. This is a valuable opportunity for residents to participate in the longitudinal care of patients. Didactic sessions occur each morning (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday): 7:30-8:30 am. Additional sessions are held every Wednesday from 8 am until noon. Over the course of the three-year program, residents have three months of dedicated time in pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology and Mohs surgery as well as other subspecialties.
Application
Interviews will be held on Dec. 18, 2024; Jan. 22, 2025; and Jan. 29, 2025. All interviews will be virtual. Applicants may be considered for both the categorical and advanced positions by ranking them both in the NRMP system.
# of Locations
Residents treat patients at IU Health University Hospital, IU Health Methodist Hospital, Eskenazi Hospital, Riley Hospital for Children, Richard L. Roudebush VA Hospital as well as outpatient clinics at IU Health Meridian Crossing.
Fellowship
The program offers fellowship opportunities in Micrographic Surgery Dermatologic Oncology and Pediatric Dermatology. Recent residents and fellows have pursued specialized training in various dermatology subspecialties, supported by a comprehensive academic foundation.
Resident Life
Overview
The Dermatology Residency training program is designed to develop self-directed, self-motivated, lifelong learners and foster development of problem-solving and critical thinking skills in practicing dermatologists with thorough knowledge of dermatology and evidence-based medicine. Participants in this residency program develop self-confidence and awareness of clinical limitations as they prepare for the rapidly evolving aspects of managed care.
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# of Years of Program
The dermatology residency at IU School of Medicine is a three-year program with four positions available each year: two PGY-1 positions (categorical) and two PGY-2 positions (advanced). The residency is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and participates in the National Resident Matching Program.
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Benefits Overview
Program offers training that fosters problem-solving and critical thinking skills in dermatology, along with a structured clinical training environment across various clinical settings. Specific benefit details are not listed in the text.
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