Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Michigan's Dermatology Residency Program offers a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum that focuses on diverse areas including medical and complex dermatology, cutaneous surgery, oncology, and dermatopathology with an emphasis on skin of color. Residents participate in eight hours of protected didactic time each week, fostering core knowledge through interactive learning. The program emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education and care.
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The University of Michigan Medical School's Department of Dermatology Residency Program is IMG-friendly as it encourages applications from International Medical Graduates and accepts ECFMG certification. However, specific information about the IMG acceptance rate or the number of current IMG residents is not provided.
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Program Website
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University of Michigan Medical School, Department of Dermatology, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Program Director
Dr. Yolanda Helfrich
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster or details about the PGY-1 residents enrolled in the dermatology program could not be determined from the text provided, described demographics or statistics are not available.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents have eight hours of protected didactic time each week—from 8:00am-12:00pm every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Core knowledge of dermatology is solidified through interactive teaching methods, covering topics like medical and complex dermatology, cutaneous surgery, oncology, cosmetics, pediatrics, and dermatopathology.
Application
The application process for the residency program includes an application overview, requirements, timeline, and interview day details, which can be found on the respective pages. The application deadline and other specific requirements are typically outlined on those pages.
# of Locations
The residents work across various clinical rotations and facilities affiliated with the Department of Dermatology.
Fellowship
Fellowship opportunities include Micrographic Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology and Pediatric Dermatology. Recent graduates have pursued fellowships in these specializations along with research training programs like the Clinical Research Training Program and Postdoctoral T32 Training Program.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Michigan Medical School Department of Dermatology Residency Program offers an academically rigorous and comprehensive didactic curriculum focusing on various aspects of dermatology while emphasizing skin of color and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
On Call Schedule
Residents have eight hours of protected didactic time each week—from 8:00am-12:00pm every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Every week, residents, faculty and medical students attend sessions to solidify core knowledge of dermatology, using interactive teaching methods.
# of Years of Program
The program duration typically extends over several years, aligning with standard residency durations in medical training.
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Alumni
Alumni of the University of Michigan Dermatology residency program have pursued academic positions, fellowships in various subspecialties such as pediatric dermatology and micrographic surgery, and have qualified for roles in diverse healthcare settings. Specific fellowships and geographic locations of success were not detailed in the provided text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program focuses on a strong curriculum with an emphasis on skin of color and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It offers protected didactic time, hands-on workshops, and a variety of support and development initiatives.
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