Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Dermatology Residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is a prestigious three-year program focused on developing residents' clinical knowledge and procedural judgment in dermatology. Residents engage in comprehensive training across various dermatology specialties, ensuring a strong foundation in both general medical dermatology and subspecialty areas. The program is recognized for its commitment to educational excellence and diversity, fostering a collaborative learning environment among residents and faculty.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Dermatology Residency program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine welcomes applications from a diverse array of students, including those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. The program does not explicitly mention an IMG acceptance rate, but it encourages applications from individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds, suggesting a potentially IMG-friendly environment.
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Program Website
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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Program Director
Maria Chiara Mariencheck, MD, PhD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residents of the Dermatology Residency program come from diverse backgrounds, embodying the program's commitment to inclusivity and excellence in training. Specific numbers regarding current residents are not available, but the program notably attracts some of the most promising medical professionals nationwide.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Throughout their three-year tenure, Wake Forest University School of Medicine dermatology residents rotate monthly through various subspecialty clinics and electives as assigned by the residency program director and chief resident, ensuring residents receive comprehensive hands-on educational, research, and clinical learning experiences.
Application
To apply for the Dermatology Residency Program at Wake Forest University, applicants should be aware of the following: The program welcomes applications from students with diverse interests and backgrounds. They particularly encourage applications from individuals traditionally underrepresented in medicine. The contact information for applications is provided: Teresa Clodfelter, Residency Coordinator at 336-716-7415 or email at tamos@wakehealth.edu. For in-depth application details, refer to the application page.
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Fellowship
The program offers a Dermatopathology Fellowship Program, providing rigorous training in diagnostic dermatopathology for trainees, and an International Dermatology Fellowship Program, which offers comprehensive clinical and surgical experiences tailored to individual fellow needs.
Resident Life
Overview
The Dermatology Residency program of the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is one of the premier dermatology training programs in the country, maintaining a full-time faculty-to-resident ratio at nearly 1:1 and offering considerable individual attention from the faculty.
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# of Years of Program
3
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Alumni
The alumni of the Wake Forest University Dermatology Residency have diverse career paths, with many progressing to fellowships in various dermatology specialties, while others take on roles in academic or community dermatology.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Competitive salary, Health, dental, and vision insurance, Long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, Personalized lead.
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Vacation
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