Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Temple's Dermatology Residency program provides outstanding clinical training and educational experiences aimed at producing high-quality dermatologists. Focusing on both academic and community care, residents are engaged through didactic sessions and hands-on experience with patients from underserved communities in North Philadelphia, where they have the opportunity to participate in ongoing clinical trials. The program emphasizes mentorship and aims to produce future leaders in dermatology.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not specify any explicit information about its IMG-friendliness, such as acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or specific eligibility criteria for IMG applicants. It is recommended to check for other indicators like acceptance of ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship, as well as statistics on prior IMG residents.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
10 categorical residents
Program Website
Address
3500 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140
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Current Residents
Overview
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents receive 10 hours of didactic time a week and participate in ongoing clinical trials.
Application
The application for the Dermatology Residency Program requires submission of materials by November 1. Interview dates typically occur in mid-November to early December. Candidates are encouraged to review the program's website for specific details regarding required documents such as a personal statement, CV, and letters of recommendation.
# of Locations
Various locations, serving the diverse population in North Philadelphia, particularly underserved communities utilizing state-funded insurance.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
Temple's Dermatology Residency program provides outstanding clinical training and educational experiences, focusing on both academic/research and community care.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The length of the program is generally unspecified in the provided information.
Housing
Alumni
Alumni from the Temple Dermatology Residency Program have pursued various fellowships and positions. Many have entered into academic dermatology, while others have taken roles in private practice. A number of alumni have also engaged in specialized training programs in areas such as procedural dermatology and dermatopathology, often within hospitals located in the Northeast region of the United States.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program provides benefits but specific details on benefits need to be extracted from another section.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The vacation policy allows PGY-1 residents to take 15 days of paid time off per year. Unused vacation days can be carried over to the subsequent year, subject to approval from program directors.