Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Mayo Clinic Dermatology Residency in Arizona is a comprehensive 4-year program that combines a transitional year with dermatology training, focusing on producing well-rounded clinicians ready for a variety of post-graduation paths, including fellowships and practice. The program emphasizes academic learning, mentorship, and real-world patient experience through its affiliations with other Mayo Clinic campuses and a strong resident-driven approach to patient care.
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
Mayo Clinic's Dermatology Residency in Arizona is IMG-friendly as it specifies that the program accepts international medical graduates and offers a categorical program combined with a transitional year, which accommodates the needs of IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
2
Categorical Positions (detail)
The Dermatology Residency in Arizona anticipates two residents to complete training each year, combining a one-year Transitional Year Residency (PGY-1) with a three-year Dermatology Residency (PGY-2 through PGY-4).
Program Website
Address
200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905
Program Director
David Swanson, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident population includes a mix of MD and DO graduates, with the specific counts for PGY-1 residents currently being unknown.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program combines the one-year Transitional Year Residency (PGY-1) with the three-year Dermatology Residency (PGY-2 through PGY-4) and emphasizes academic learning, mentorship, and integrated transitional year with dermatology-centered curriculum.
Application
The application process for the Dermatology Residency at Mayo Clinic involves submitting applications directly through the program's designated application portals. Interested candidates should check the specific deadlines listed on the website. Previous graduating residents have continued to fellowships in dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, or procedural dermatology, as well as academic careers or private practice.
# of Locations
Mayo Clinic's campus in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Valleywise Health Medical Center, and Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Fellowship
The Dermatology Residency prepares residents for various paths such as fellowships in dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, and procedural dermatology, as well as academic careers or private practice.
Resident Life
Overview
The Dermatology Residency prides itself in preparing well-rounded clinicians, capable of entering fellowships, academics, or private practice. Through our affiliations with the dermatology residencies at Mayo Clinic's campuses in Minnesota and Florida, we share the academic didactic benefits and faculty resources of a large residency program, while maintaining the individualized attention and mentorship of a small group.
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# of Years of Program
4 years (1 year Transitional Year + 3 years Dermatology Residency).
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Alumni
Previous graduating residents have continued to pursue fellowships in areas such as dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, and procedural dermatology. Alumni have also embarked on academic careers or established practices in various settings, particularly within Arizona and surrounding regions.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The residency program offers personal mentorship, access to a diverse patient pool, encouragement of autonomy in patient care, and support for research projects and conferences.
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