Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Dermatology Residency Program at the University of Kansas Medical Center is designed to equip residents with the skills needed to address a wide range of complex clinical diagnoses. Focused on clinical education, resident autonomy, and work-life balance, the program offers a supportive environment to foster personal and professional growth. Residents have opportunities for diverse clinical training across various esteemed hospitals, enhancing their ability to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program welcomes International Medical Graduates (IMGs) by offering a supportive learning environment. It emphasizes training competent physicians through a robust educational framework, thereby indirectly suggesting it is IMG-friendly.
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Program Website
Address
University of Kansas Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Dermatology Division
Mailstop 2025
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160
Program Director
Dr. Ting Wang-Weinman, MD, PhD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program emphasizes personal mentorship and tailored learning paths to meet each resident's unique strengths and interests. While the exact number of current residents is not provided, it is implied that the program is supportive and diverse in its resident composition.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our program endeavors to recognize strength and interest of each resident and provide personalized learning plans and mentorship to encourage professional development. In addition, we place special emphasis on resident wellness and helping our residents find a good work-life balance.
Application
Application Process: Prospective residents can find detailed information about how to apply for the Dermatology Residency Program through the Application Information section on the program's webpage. Key dates related to the application process may include submission deadlines and interview dates, which should be checked directly on the site by navigating to the appropriate links under the application section.
# of Locations
Our main training sites include KU Medical Center, a > 1000-bed academic tertiary care referral center, Children Mercy Hospital, a renowned children’s hospital, and Kansas City Veterans Administration hospital.
Fellowship
The program prepares residents for various career paths post-graduation including academic medicine, private practice, and dermatology specialty fellowships. Residents can rotate at multiple sites for diverse training experiences.
Resident Life
Overview
Our residents are exposed to patients with a wide variety of complex clinical diagnoses. We place a strong emphasis on clinical education, resident autonomy, work-life balance and patient care.
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# of Years of Program
4
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Emphasis on resident wellness, support for work-life balance, personalized learning plans and mentorship.
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