Dermatology Residency
Mission & Vision
We aim to develop leaders in dermatology as independent thinkers and lifelong learners who will advance the field of dermatology. They will accomplish this through ethical, evidence-based practice, innovative ideas and the performance of novel, high-quality research.
Mission & Vision
We aim to develop leaders in dermatology as independent thinkers and lifelong learners who will advance the field of dermatology. They will accomplish this through ethical, evidence-based practice, innovative ideas and the performance of novel, high-quality research.
Program Director’s Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Dermatology Residency Program.
Program Director’s Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Dermatology Residency Program.
Founded in 1956, the University of Miami Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery has a storied history and is one of the best and largest dermatology training programs in the country. Our program provides trainees with rigorous and comprehensive training in understanding the science of skin biology, as well as medical, pediatric and procedural/surgical dermatology and dermatopathology. Residents have the benefit of working with a wonderfully diverse and unique population of patients within a number of different clinical settings, ranging from public hospitals to private clinics. We also have many specialty clinics and specialized rotations, including, but not limited to cosmetic, hair/nails/contact dermatitis, Hansen’s disease, immunobullous, inpatient, laser, pediatric, phototherapy, pigmented lesion, psoriasis/biologics, surgery, teledermatology and ulcer/wound clinics.
With a large full-time and part-time faculty comprised of top leaders in the field, our program ensures a broad scientific understanding of the biology of skin and skin disease, as well as hands-on exposure to our specialty while working alongside some of the best in our field. Exposure to our world-renowned researchers and requirement of scholar activity is also an integral part of our training program.
Choosing where you are going to live and work is such an important aspect of selecting a residency program. Thankfully, as our program is located in one of the world’s premier destinations, choosing to work and live in Miami is not a difficult choice.
We encourage you to apply to our program and look forward to talking with you more about your future medical training.
-Director George W. Elgart, MD
-Director Brian W. Morrison, MD
Description
With a large full-time and part-time faculty comprised of top leaders in the field, our program ensures a broad scientific understanding of the biology of skin and skin disease, as well as hands-on exposure to our specialty while working alongside some of the best in our field. Exposure to our world-renowned researchers and requirement of scholar activity is also an integral part of our training program.
Choosing where you are going to live and work is such an important aspect of selecting a residency program. Thankfully, as our program is located in one of the world’s premier destinations, choosing to work and live in Miami is not a difficult choice.
We encourage you to apply to our program and look forward to talking with you more about your future medical training.
-Director George W. Elgart, MD
-Director Brian W. Morrison, MD
Fast Facts
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Number of Residents per Year?
6 to 8
Duration of Residency?
3 years
Program Highlights
60,000+ patient visits annually across various locations
1 of the largest training programs in the country (established in 1956)
Support Groups
Program Highlights
60,000+ patient visits annually across various locations
1 of the largest training programs in the country (established in 1956)
Program Curriculum
Prior to starting at our program, residents are required to complete an internship (PGY-1) in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery or transitional medicine. This internship must be applied for separately from our program.
Year 1 (PGY-2)
The first (PGY-2) year provides a great deal of clinical experience in the practice of medical dermatology and cutaneous surgery in a variety of settings with the objective of developing sound clinical evaluation, management of skin disease and performance of basic dermatologic procedures under the direct supervision of senior residents and attending physicians.
By completion of the first (PGY-2) year, residents should be able to:
- Accurately and completely describe cutaneous lesions.
- Apply basic knowledge of phototherapy, including treatment of patients with PUVA and UVB therapy.
- Perform basic diagnostic tests utilized by dermatologists, such as Gram stain; patch test; potassium hydroxide preparation; punch biopsy; shave biopsy and Tzanck preparation.
- Perform an elliptical excision of a lesion and repair of the surgical defect.
- Provide a complete differential for specific disease categories.
- Provide first-line therapy for both inpatient and outpatient dermatological diseases that are most commonly encountered.
In addition, first-year (PGY-2) residents are expected to select, develop and begin implementing a research project protocol after project approval by the research committee.
Year 2 (PGY-3)
The second (PGY-3) year provides continued and increasing levels of responsibility in the evaluation and management of dermatologic patients and in the performance of dermatologic procedures, including surgery under the direct supervision of senior residents and attending physicians.
By completion of the second (PGY-3) year residents should be able to:
- Analyze the body of knowledge and current scientific research underlying the care they offer.
- Become competent, professional and knowledgeable about outpatient dermatologic disorders. Know most of the intricacies of patient/doctor relationships and professionalism as it applies to outpatient encounters.
- Identify basic dermatologic lesions and histological findings, and provide a working differential diagnosis.
- Provide a more comprehensive differential diagnosis for specific dermatologic disease categories.
- Provide first-, second- and third-line therapies for both inpatient and outpatient dermatological diseases.
In addition, second-year (PGY-3) residents are expected to continue their research projects and ultimately submit a manuscript based on their research for publication in a peer review journal by the end of their third (PGY-4) year.
Year 3 (PGY-4)
The third (PGY-4) year provides the senior resident with a leadership and supervisory role of each assigned rotation under the direct supervision of the attending physicians. Senior residents are directly responsible for the junior residents’ evaluation and management of patients, as well as surgical procedures performed and administrative duties relative to the clinic assignment.
By completion of the third (PGY-4) year, residents should be able to:
- Apply basic knowledge of evaluation and management coding, billing and reimbursement procedures.
- Apply patient management skills to a large, referral-based private dermatologic practice.
- Apply sound medical evaluation, management and leadership skills to a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings encountered in the practice of dermatology and cutaneous surgery.
- Demonstrate expertise in a selected area of dermatologic practice.
- Effectively teach dermatologic principles and procedures to junior dermatology residents and students.
- Function as a complete professional.
- Identify both common and unusual dermatologic lesions histological and provide a complete differential diagnosis.
- Manage patients with Hansen’s disease.
- Perform complex and advanced dermatologic procedures including flaps, grafts and cosmetic procedures.
Scholarly Tracks
Residents, outside of our MD to PhD track and PhD to resident track, are currently required to perform scholarly activities during their residency.
Residents are encouraged to select one of the following tracks:
Clinical Educator
The goal is to develop clinical expertise in a defined area. This will occur by working with a faculty mentor in a specialized area, on a regular basis, through the latter part of training. There is a minimum of three scholarly publications to be submitted to “major” dermatology journals, which could include case reports, case series, research work or a scholarly review. This track will prepare trainees for a clinician educator position in an academic institution after graduation, if desired.
Clinical Research
The goal is to gain clinical research experience. This will occur by developing and carrying out a mentored clinical research project, including obtaining approval from the Institutional Review Board. Devoted time for projects, ideally during the second year of dermatology training, will be provided. The results of the project should be presented at a national or regional meeting, and a manuscript should be submitted for publication. This track will prepare trainees for a clinical research position in an academic institution after graduation, if desired.
Bench Research
The goal is to gain basic science research experience. This will occur by developing and carrying out a mentored basic research project. Devoted time to carry out a project, ideally during the second year of dermatology training, will be provided. The results of the project should be presented at a national or regional meeting and a manuscript should be submitted for publication. This track will prepare trainees for basic science postgraduate training or a basic research position in an academic institution after graduation, if desired.
Program Transparency
Selection/Exclusion Criteria
- USMLE score – None, all applications are reviewed
- Allopathic vs osteopathic – The Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery considers both
- Location – There is no regional favoritism and open to FMGs
- No LOR requirements
- We DO accept applications from those applicants who have completed prior residencies
- No research requirement
- We will be performing holistic review of applications with emphasis on underrepresented minorities
Interview Information
- Interview dates for 2020-21 January 13, 20 & 27th, 2021
- Interviews will be conducted virtually this year
- Number of available positions – 7
- Preferred etiquette for communication – please email Ms. Jessenia Pomares at jpomares@miami.edu
Program-Specific Priorities
UM Frost Dermatology prioritizes training those applicants who have the greatest potential to make impactful contributions to Dermatology, during and after training.
Diversity & Inclusion
For nearly two decades, clinicians and researchers at the UM Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, have been at the forefront of trying to end health disparities, including improving outcomes in patients of color. In times like these, we reflect upon our commitment to training the future leaders of dermatology, increasing diversity and upholding justice and equality. We stand united in supporting these values in both our personal and professional lives and as members of the public health community.
Diversity Committee Members
Rivka Stone, M.D. PhD (chair)
Andrea Maderal, M.D.
Brian Morrison, M.D.
Alyx Rosen-Aigen, M.D.
Fernanda Bellodi Schmidt, M.D.
Skin of Color Division Faculty Members
Heather Woolery- Lloyd, M.D.
Laura Scott, M.D.
Shasa Hu, M.D.
Your Faculty
Alyx Rosen Aigen, MD
Assistant Professor
Barbara Bedogni, PhD
Associate Professor
Anne Burdick, MD, MPH
Professor
Stephen Davis
Research Professor
George W. Elgart, MD
Director, Dermatology Residency Program
Professor
Vice Chair, Education
Katlein Franca, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Shasa Hu, MDAssociate Professor
Natalia Jaimes, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Joaquin Jimenez, MD
Research Professor
Ivan Jozic, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Jonette Keri, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Robert S. Kirsner, MD, PhD
Chair, Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
Harvey Blank Professor
Hadar Lev-Tov, MD
Associate Professor
Jie Li, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Andrea Maderal, MD
Associate Professor
Mariya Miteva, MD
Associate Professo
Brian W. Morrison, MD
Director, Dermatology Residency Program
Associate Professor
Leigh Nattkemper, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Anna Nichols, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Keyvan Nouri, MD
Professor
Irena Pastar, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Ralf Paus, MD
Professor
Paolo Romanelli, MD
Professor
Lawrence A. Schachner, MD
Chair, Stiefel Laboratories
Former Chair, Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
Professor
Fernanda Schmidt, MD
Associate Professor
Rivka Stone, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Jennifer Tang, MD
Associate Professor
Marjana Tomic-Canic, PhD
Professor
Vice Chair, Research
Antonella Tosti, MD
Fredric Brandt Endowed Professor
Tongyu Cao Wikramanayake, PhD
Research Associate Professor
Gil Yosipovitch, MD
Professor
Alumni Placements Include:
Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Harvard Medical School
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
New York University
Northwestern University
St. Luke’s Dermatology Associates
University of Miami
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Alumni Placements Include:
Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Harvard Medical School
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
New York University
Northwestern University
St. Luke’s Dermatology Associates
University of Miami
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Notable Alumni
Paul Bergstressor, MD
1975
Chair, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Terrance Cronin, Jr., MD
1996
Board Member, American Academy of Dermatology
John DiGiovanna, MD
1980
Senior Research Physician, National Institutes of Health
William Eaglstein, MD
1969
Chair Emeritus, University of Miami
Founding Chair, University of Pittsburgh
Anthony Fernandez, MD, PhD
2009
Physician, Cleveland Clinic
Phillip Frost, MD
1966
CEO, OPKO Health
Steve Katz, MD, PhD
1970
Former Chief, Dermatology Branch, National Institutes of Health
Former Director, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Robert S. Kirsner, MD, PhD
1995
Chair, Department of Dermatology, University of Miami
Ken Kraemer, MD
1976
Senior Investigator, National Institutes of Health
Neal Penneys, MD, PhD
1971
Founding Chair, Saint Louis University
E. William Rosenberg, MD
1959
Former Chair, Department of Dermatology, University of Tennessee
Edgar Smith, MD
Faculty (former)
Founding Chair, University of New Mexico
Founding Chair, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Andrew Weinstein, MD
2004
Board Member, American Academy of Dermatology
Gerald Weinstein, MD
1965
Former Chair, University of California, Irvine