Research Fellowship Information

The research fellows will focus on clinical studies related to cutaneous oncology, reconstructive surgery, appearance-related science, and patient reported outcomes. The workspace is integrated into a clinical setting allowing the research fellows to interact daily with surgeons, nurses, and lab technicians. A clinical studies unit, research staff, and statistical support are available to assist the fellow in achieving these ambitious goals.

Location: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
Number of positions: 1-3
Start Date: July 1, 2025
Duration: 12 months
Application Deadline: October 31, 2024, with applications accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis
Interviews: November/December 2024
Decision about the position: Late December 2024

Highlights of the Research Fellowship

  • Gain hands-on experience in study design and execution by initiating new studies and continuing existing projects
  • Regularly scheduled research meetings for mentorship and guidance
  • Direct mentorship by multiple faculty members
  • Frequent exposure to clinical environments to help apply research goals directly to patient care
  • Opportunities to rotate with Dermatology faculty across the department
  • Research support from an experiences Clinical Studies Unit and easy access to biostatistical assistance
  • Expect to co-author multiple papers and present your work at conferences
  • Collaborative work with other student research fellows & medical students
  • Collaborate with other departments (e.g. plastic surgery) and institutions
  • Able to attend Penns dermatology conferences
  • Participation in Penn courses on epidemiology, research ethics, and database development through the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CCEB).  
  • Learn to prepare and apply for grants 
  • Paid fellowship + travel stipends when you present at a conference

Penns Dermatologic Surgery unit manages more than 6000 skin cancers per year and houses a database with over 10 years of prospectively collected data on tumors treated with Mohs surgery. The Division possesses 7 different laser systems and is a referral center for aging, scar, and photorejuvenation procedures. Myriad opportunities are available for the fellow to collaborate with other members in the Department of Dermatology and other Departments within the institution.