Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Dermatology Residency Program of the Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Hospital focuses on comprehensive training in the clinical practice of dermatology, offering mentored clinical and research projects and a special investigative dermatology training track funded by the NIH. The program aims to produce clinician educators, clinical scholars, and physician-scientists and features a diverse curriculum of clinical rotations, consultations, and research opportunities, while supporting a rich environment for learning and academic development.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts U.S. medical school graduates, including those who have completed an ACGME-accredited residency program in the U.S. Foreign medical school graduates must complete one year of postgraduate medical training in the U.S. in an ACGME-accredited program and must possess a U.S. Permanent Resident Card or J-1 Visa to be eligible. Therefore, it is IMG-friendly.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
6 positions available annually; no preliminary positions
Program Website
Address
333 Cedar Street, LC1 501, PO Box 208059, New Haven, CT 06520-8059
Program Director
Jonathan Leventhal, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has a selection of enthusiastic residents with diverse backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and research experience while completing clinical rotations and engaging in specialty clinics.
PGY-1 MD
There are 6 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the program this year.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our program attracts a richly diverse group of bright, talented applicants. Dermatology residents are immersed in a comprehensive curriculum featuring consultative inpatient and outpatient adult and pediatric dermatology, specialty clinics, dermatologic surgery, laser and aesthetics, dermatopathology, formalized mentorship, dermatology electives, and opportunities to participate in dermatologic research at the highest level. Residents attend and often present at didactic conferences and at national and international meetings.
Application
The application deadline is October 1st. All applications must be submitted electronically through The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), and all positions are filled through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP). Interviews will occur in December and January with specific dates including December 4, December 18, January 8, and January 15.
# of Locations
Residents have rotations in several locations including Yale New Haven Hospital and VA Connecticut Healthcare.
Fellowship
Yale Dermatology Residency Program offers multiple fellowship opportunities including Investigative Dermatology Training Program and Advanced Dermatologic Surgery Post-Graduate Fellowship. Yale has a long-standing history of successfully developing physician-scientists in academic dermatology through its investigative fellowship track that combines clinical training with a research focus.
Resident Life
Overview
The Dermatology Residency Program of the Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Hospital provides a comprehensive training experience in the clinical practice of dermatology, ample opportunities for mentored clinical and research projects, and a special training track in investigative dermatology funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our program is designed for the physician who aspires to a career in academic dermatology – as a clinician educator, clinical scholar, or physician-scientist – and emphasizes those elements of the discipline relevant to this career goal.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Three-year program, with an option for a combined 2+2 Clinical Training and Research Track.
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Alumni
Alumni of the Yale Dermatology program often pursue fellowships in areas like Onco-Dermatology and investigative dermatology, aiming for academic positions as clinician-educators or physician-scientists.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive clinical training, research opportunities, mentorship program, and a special training track in investigative dermatology.
PGY-1 Salary
79,602 (July 1, 2024); 82,602 (October 1, 2024)
Vacation
The specific vacation policy is not detailed in the text but typically includes some time off for residents; further information may be available directly from the residency program.