Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery Residency Program at the University of South Florida (USF) Health was established in 1980. With an annual capacity for 12 residents, the program has graduated over 50 certified dermatologists. It is competitive, attracting around 500-600 applicants each year, many of whom are highly ranked in their medical school classes. The program offers extensive clinical exposure through rotations at USF and affiliated hospitals.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts applicants who are registered with the National Residency Match Program, but there is no explicit mention of IMG acceptance or statistics pertaining to international medical graduates in the available text. Without specific indicators such as ECFMG certification acceptance or current IMG residents, the status remains unclear.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
12 residents (4 per year)
Program Website
Address
13330 USF Laurel Dr., 6th Floor, Tampa, FL 33612; Cosmetic & Laser Center, 17 Davis Blvd., Ste. 402, Tampa, FL 33606
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Current Residents
Overview
The program accommodates 12 residents in total (4 residents per year).
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents rotate through USF clinical service sites and affiliated hospitals, gaining diverse experience in dermatology.
Application
Applicants must be registered with the National Residency Match Program. Competition is intense, with 500-600 applicants for the twelve available positions each year.
# of Locations
Residents work at various USF clinical service sites as well as affiliated hospitals.
Fellowship
The program has a fully-accredited Dermatopathology Fellowship Program, indicating that graduates may pursue fellowships in subspecialties related to dermatology after completing their residency. Further inquiries about the fellowship can be directed to asanford@usf.edu.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of South Florida (USF) Health Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery Residency Program has a long history, began in 1980, remains fully staffed since inception, and has graduated more than 50 certified dermatologists. It is competitive with 500-600 applicants each year.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program usually trains 12 residents across 4 years.
Housing
Alumni
Alumni typically pursue careers in private practice or academia in dermatology. The program has trained over 50 certified dermatologists since its inception, with graduates well-prepared for various career paths.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Applicants must be registered with the National Residency Match Program; details regarding policies and procedures for USF Health house staff can be viewed on the USF Graduate Medical Education site.
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