Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Texas Medical Branch's Department of Dermatology offers a robust residency program where residents complete a comprehensive training schedule across three years. The program emphasizes a well-rounded education in clinical dermatology, with first-year residents starting in continuity clinics, second-years staffing dermatology clinics, and third-years taking on chief resident duties. The curriculum includes dedicated rotations in dermatopathology and elective research opportunities, preparing residents for successful careers in dermatology.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program requires that all residents complete a postgraduate year of medical training in an approved specialty prior to starting dermatology training. Applicants may apply for a PGY-1 position at UTMB or another ACGME accredited institution. There are no explicit mentions of IMG acceptance or statistics, but the inclusion of ECFMG certification and other common guidelines typically implies consideration for international graduates.
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The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residents in the program have varied professional backgrounds, but information regarding the specific number of PGY-1 residents cannot be determined directly from the provided text. Further checks on the resident roster are needed to ascertain accurate counts of the current cohort.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency begins with a PGY-1 year that includes a prerequisite internship year in a board-approved specialty. In the first year, residents assist in Faculty Clinics and attend a continuity clinic. The second year involves staffing clinics and managing inpatient consults, while the third year includes leadership roles and specialized dermatopathology rotations. Residents engage in elective research opportunities, culminating in a scholarly project and involvement in academic conferences.
Application
The residency begins on July 1. House staff orientation is usually held during the end of June. An applicant interested in pursuing an internship in internal medicine should contact the Internal Medicine Residency Office at (409) 772-2654. Interviews with both the Department of Internal Medicine and the Department of Dermatology cannot be scheduled on the same day.
# of Locations
Residents work at several locations, including Galveston, League City, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Clinic.
Fellowship
UTMB's dermatology residency program provides an excellent dermatopathology fellowship, with access to a variety of subspecialties during the residency. Residents have opportunities to collaborate with fellows and faculty, especially during their dedicated dermatopathology rotations and scholarly projects, which can also include subsets in cutaneous infections, oncology, and dermatologic surgery.
Resident Life
Overview
The residency program emphasizes hands-on experience in clinical settings, including specialty clinics and outpatient care, with a focus on dermatopathology and surgical techniques.
On Call Schedule
Call is taken from home by residents for one week at a time to equal about 7-8 weeks per resident per year. Holidays are covered by first-year residents.
# of Years of Program
The program length is three years, with residents progressing through hands-on clinical training and academic experiences.
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Benefits Overview
Residents are required to select a dermatology scholarly project and a dermatology faculty advisor by December of their first year, culminating in an original manuscript submission for peer review by January of the senior year. In addition, residents are encouraged to submit papers for publication and for presentation at meetings.
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