Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The residency program in dermatology is a nationally accredited three-year program under the supervision of experienced faculty, providing extensive clinical training through a significant patient population in various settings. The program emphasizes the acquisition of outstanding clinical skills essential for successful careers in dermatology, including opportunities for fellowship training, academic medicine, and industry positions. Residents benefit from comprehensive didactic teaching alongside practical training across multiple affiliated health facilities.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program is IMG-friendly as it allows graduates from international medical schools to apply. Each trainee must have creditably completed at least one postgraduate year within an ACGME-approved program. Many residents have prior training in internal medicine, pediatrics, or other approved fields before entering the program.
Categorical Positions
18
Categorical Positions (detail)
18 residents
Program Website
Address
410 Market Street, Suite 400A, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Program Director
Carolyn Ziemer, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has a total of 18 residents in various stages of their training, but the specific count of PGY-1 residents is not mentioned, which makes it unknown at this time.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
This encompasses approximately 4 hours of didactic teaching per week, exclusive of one-on-one teaching within our clinics and on the wards.
Application
Prior to entry into the residency program, each trainee must have completed at least one postgraduate year in an ACGME-approved program.
# of Locations
The clinical training occurs at various locations, including UNC Hospitals (Chapel Hill), Piedmont Health Services, and outpatient office settings at UNC Hospitals (Hillsborough), Southern Village, and Raleigh.
Fellowship
Graduates from the program have pursued various fellowships including dermatological surgery, dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, and immunodermatology. The program prepares residents well for obtaining these positions and for academic careers in clinical or investigative dermatology.
Resident Life
Overview
Our residency is a nationally accredited, three-year program, which meets all training requirements of the ACGME. We currently have funding and provide training for 18 residents.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3
Housing
Not specified
Alumni
Alumni of the program pursue various career paths, including clinical practice and fellowships in subspecialties such as dermatopathology and pediatric dermatology.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
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