Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Dermatology Residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is a three-year ACGME-accredited program designed to prepare residents for a career in dermatology. Starting after a broad-based clinical year (PGY-1), the program emphasizes clinical competence through a busy outpatient dermatology clinic, which treats a diverse patient population. Residents receive comprehensive training in various dermatology subspecialties including pediatric dermatology and surgical dermatology, while also contributing to ongoing research initiatives in the field.
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts International Medical Graduates as it requires an ECFMG Certificate for candidates, indicating that it is IMG-friendly. The program participates in the National Residency Training Program (NRMP) and provides equal opportunity to all applicants regardless of their background.
Categorical Positions
1
Categorical Positions (detail)
One resident per year, with the program being a three-year residency program.
Program Website
Address
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1 World's Fair Drive, Somerset, NJ
Program Director
Cindy Wassef, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there is one PGY-1 resident enrolled in the Dermatology Residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, who is an International Medical Graduate. The program maintains an emphasis on individual resident development in clinical expertise and research.
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents attend clinic every day except for Friday afternoons, which are reserved for didactic sessions. The program includes specialty sessions such as Pediatric Dermatology clinic, Patch testing clinic, and Surgery clinics. In addition to clinical training, there is a strong emphasis on research and ongoing learning, accompanied by various clinical research trials.
Application
Candidates must submit an ERAS application, a dean’s letter, a medical school transcript, proof of graduation, and two letters of reference. An ECFMG Certificate may also be required for IMGs. The deadline for applications and further requirements can be found on the ERAS system. Interviews are conducted with the Program Director for eligible candidates.
# of Locations
Outpatient clinical dermatology services are provided at a single location: 1 World’s Fair Drive, Somerset, NJ, which features a clinic measuring 2,600 square feet.
Fellowship
The program offers a resident research track that supports residents transitioning into physician-scientists over a four-year period (2 years of clinical followed by 2 years of research). Although specific fellowships post-residency aren't detailed, residents are encouraged to pursue research opportunities.
Resident Life
Overview
The Dermatology Residency at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School offers a three-year residency program accredited by the ACGME. The program was established due to the need for an academic department in central New Jersey, the shortage of dermatologists in the USA, and the limited number of dermatologists in this specific region. The program currently accepts one resident per year, focusing mainly on clinical dermatology.
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# of Years of Program
3
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Uniform package of benefits consistent with those provided at all graduate medical educational programs operated by the medical school.
PGY-1 Salary
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