Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Dermatology residency at Samaritan Health Services provides a robust training environment where residents deliver continuity of care for a diverse range of dermatologic diseases. Under the guidance of experienced attending physicians, residents gain crucial skills in both clinical and surgical aspects of dermatology. The curriculum includes extensive didactics, specialty rotations, and opportunities for fellowships, equipping residents for successful careers in various subspecialties. Fellowship training in Mohs surgery further enhances the comprehensive nature of this program, making it an ideal choice for aspiring dermatologists looking for a well-rounded educational experience.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not specify explicit IMG-friendly criteria such as acceptance rates for International Medical Graduates or specific eligibility requirements. However, it is crucial to investigate if ECFMG certification is accepted, whether visa sponsorships like H1-B or J-1 are available, or if there are current IMG residents enrolled in the program to ascertain its IMG-friendliness.
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Program Website
Address
Samaritan Health Services, [address not specified in the text] (please confirm the address through program official channels).
Program Director
John Young, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents gain broad surgical experience, serve as consultants for the inpatient medicine service, and have the opportunity to rotate through several medical specialties such as radiation/oncology, plastic surgery, oculoplastics, podiatry, rheumatology, and dermatopathology.
Application
Details on how to apply for the residency program, including specific deadlines or requirements, are not found in the provided text.
# of Locations
Multiple clinical sites including Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
Fellowship
The program offers a Mohs Fellowship and emphasizes opportunities in surgical experience. Residents can consider various elective rotations and may pursue fellowships in different dermatological specialties. Details on specific fellowship opportunities for recent graduates were not explicitly mentioned in the provided text, indicating potential options but lacking specificity about institutions or fellowship names.
Resident Life
Overview
Our residents have an opportunity to provide continuity of care to patients with a diverse spectrum of dermatologic diseases. Patient care is performed under the supervision of attending physicians that provide outstanding teaching and mentorship, led by program director John Young, MD. A Mohs Fellowship is also offered under the direction of Bill Lear, MD.
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# of Years of Program
The program typically spans several years, focusing on comprehensive training in dermatology.
Housing
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Alumni
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
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