Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Stanford Dermatology Residency Program offers a comprehensive clinical training experience across various medical systems and patient populations. Residents receive rigorous training in general and specialized dermatology and have access to the largest full-time faculty in the field. The program emphasizes clinical excellence, academic research, and provides opportunities for professional growth. Residents participate in a unique 2+1 Basic Science Track and a Clinical Scholars Track, allowing for tailored career development in research and clinical education.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Stanford Dermatology Residency Program is open to International Medical Graduates (IMGs). While specific acceptance rates or details about ECFMG certification were not explicitly mentioned, the program offers an inclusive training environment that includes diverse patient populations and clinical experiences across various specialty clinics.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The residency program provides several positions for categorical residents but does not specify the exact number of categorical residents per year in the provided text.
Program Website
Address
Stanford Medicine, Dermatology, Stanford University, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, United States.
Program Director
Elizabeth Bailey, Bernice Kwong, Chelsea Ma and Paige Wolstencroft
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Current Residents
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Details about the current residents of the Stanford Dermatology Residency Program are not specified within the text, therefore specific counts or profiles are unknown.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents receive a strong foundation in general medical, complex medical, pediatric, surgical (including Mohs micrographic surgery), procedural, and cosmetic dermatology, rotating through multiple specialty clinics.
Application
The Stanford Dermatology Residency program requires applicants to submit their materials via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The application deadline is typically early November. Interviews usually occur from November to January, and applicants are notified of their interview status in late October. Additional materials such as letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a CV are required.
# of Locations
Over fifteen teaching sites including a university hospital, children's hospital, VA medical center, and county hospital.
Fellowship
The program offers several fellowship opportunities, including a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, a Peds Research Fellowship, a Melanoma-focused Research Fellowship, and the SIIRG Clinical Trials and Patient Oriented Research Fellowship. These fellowships aim to provide additional training for residents interested in academic careers.
Resident Life
Overview
Stanford Dermatology Residency Program offers extensive clinical training and unique opportunities for academic careers.
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# of Years of Program
Typically a 3-year residency program.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers a strong foundation in various dermatology fields, a competitive NIH funding, unique tracks for research, and a supportive clinical training environment.
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