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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

Rochester, Minnesota

Dermatology

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Dermatology Residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, offers a comprehensive training experience with exposure to a diverse patient mix, allowing residents to manage both routine cases and complex skin disorders. The program emphasizes a strong diagnostic regimen and intensive didactic training, aiming to prepare future dermatologists to deliver compassionate, high-level care globally. Residents participate in scholarly activities and can engage in rotations at the Mayo Clinic campuses in Arizona or Florida.

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Highly Competitive

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Program Details

Specialty

Dermatology

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

IMG Friendly (detail)

The Dermatology Residency at Mayo Clinic does not explicitly mention acceptance for International Medical Graduates (IMGs), but aims to train a diverse group of future dermatologists. As such, it is inferred that applications from IMGs are welcome, especially considering the program's environment of respect for all members of the healthcare team, including visitors from all around the world. There's no specific IMG acceptance rate mentioned.

Categorical Positions

8

Categorical Positions (detail)

Up to eight residents complete training in this program annually.

Program Website

Address

200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905

Program Director

Carilyn Wieland, M.D.

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Current Residents

Overview

The program has 8 currently enrolled PGY-1 residents, all of whom are MD graduates. Details on the current residents' backgrounds were not specified, but the program is inclusive and values diversity among its trainees.

PGY-1 MD

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PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

Residents receive training in dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology, immunodermatology, inpatient and outpatient dermatology, pediatric dermatology, and clinical research, along with various seminars, conferences, and essential instructional methods.

Application

The Dermatology Residency at Mayo Clinic accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Application deadlines, requirements, and interview dates can be found on the program's application process page. Residents are expected to participate in scholarly activity and may also participate in rotations at Mayo Clinic's campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, or Jacksonville, Florida.

# of Locations

The program offers experiences at Mayo Clinic's campuses in Rochester, Minnesota, Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Jacksonville, Florida.

Fellowship

Mayo Clinic's Dermatology Residency offers nearly limitless opportunities for residents to participate in research and academic activities. Graduates may pursue a variety of fellowships, although specific fellowship opportunities for recent graduates were not detailed in the text.

Resident Life

Overview

The unique opportunity to manage patients with severe and complex dermatologic diseases in a hospital setting, along with intensive didactic training and a strong diagnostics program.

On Call Schedule

Residents are expected to participate in scholarly activity and may also participate in rotations at Mayo Clinic's campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, or Jacksonville, Florida.

# of Years of Program

The Dermatology Residency is a three-year program.

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Alumni

The graduates of the Dermatology Residency program commonly pursue fellowships in areas such as dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology. Many alumni have gone on to academic positions at prestigious institutions or established private practices across the United States and internationally.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

The residency offers extensive clinical, educational, and research resources, additionally providing a stipend and benefits.

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