Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The PCOM Dermatology Residency Program is a comprehensive 3-year training program designed to prepare residents for a successful career in dermatology, emphasizing clinical and surgical practice in a diverse patient population. Residents receive extensive educational and clinical experiences, ensuring they meet board certification requirements. Training includes rotations in dermatopathology, surgery, and cosmetic procedures, along with opportunities for scientific research and presentations.
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Dermatology Residency Program at PCOM is suitable for International Medical Graduates (IMG) as it mentions that all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, which generally implies acceptance of international graduates who have completed the necessary qualifications. However, no specific IMG acceptance rate or explicit indications are provided.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
6
Program Website
Address
Atlanta, GA
Program Director
Marcus Goodman, DO
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the Dermatology Residency Program has 6 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled, reflecting a robust start to their training. No DO residents are reported for the current academic year, indicating a focus on MD graduates.
PGY-1 MD
6
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program in dermatology encompasses three years after completing a one year transitional or preliminary year for a total of four years. The program provides exposure to clinical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Multiple diagnostic and dermatologic physical modalities are employed for a variety of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric dermatologic conditions. The program emphasizes supervised direct patient care while utilizing various surgical and physical modalities that the resident will learn during the residency program’s three years. Resident didactics include weekly textbook reviews, dermatopathology slides, clinical images and board review sessions. The residents also attend a monthly journal club, weekly histopathology sessions and monthly grand rounds at Emory University Department of Dermatology. The dermatology residency program’s growth and success at PCOM North Fulton will be dependent on our variety of dedicated teaching faculty.
Application
Applicants must have completed an approved intern/transitional year to be considered for the program. All applicants must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service for Applicants (ERAS). All applicants for PCOM residency and fellowship programs must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
# of Locations
4
Fellowship
The residency program prepares residents for board certification in dermatology and allows them to participate in scientific projects and contribute to dermatologic articles. It mentions involvement in various seminars, including the AOCD yearly meeting and the AAD annual meeting, implying pathways to various dermatology-related fellowships after residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The PCOM dermatology residency program takes place in an office practice setting which ensures that residents will meet board certification requirements.
On Call Schedule
No details provided about the on-call schedule.
# of Years of Program
4
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
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PGY-1 Salary
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