Dermatology Residency

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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 dates for 2021-22 January 5, 12 &19, 2021
• Interviews will be conducted virtually this year
• Number of available positions – 5
• Preferred etiquette for communication – please email Ms. Jessenia Pomares at jpomares@miami.edu

UM Frost Dermatology prioritizes training those applicants who have the greatest potential to make impactful contributions to Dermatology, during and after training.

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.

Rivka Stone, M.D. PhD (chair)
Andrea Maderal, M.D.
Brian Morrison, M.D.
Alyx Rosen-Aigen, M.D.
Fernanda Bellodi Schmidt, M.D.

Heather Woolery- Lloyd, M.D.
Laura Scott, M.D.
Shasa Hu, M.D.