Fellowship Training

The rheumatologic dermatology fellowship is a 1-2 year program that includes developing expertise in the diagnosis and management of connective tissue diseases, as well as developing clinical and translational research skills. is successful completion of a dermatology residency. For more information about this training program, please email werth@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.

The Dermatopathology International Observership aims to teach international physicians state of the art dermatology techniques, through application of specialized technology, exposure to high-tech research tools, and advantageous personnel expertise, that will advance care for patients in their home countries.

The Epidemiology Fellowship program provides participants with high-level epidemiology research training, unparalleled mentorship opportunities from superb faculty members, funding guidance and ultimately results in the awarding of an MSCE or PhD degree.

The Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship is an unparalleled yearlong experience that aims to train and mentor dermatology fellows to the highest standards in procedural dermatology, with a special focus on cutaneous oncology and reconstructive surgery.

The Department has several non-ACGME accredited fellowship opportunities for post-residency graduates in search of specific additional training. Victoria Werth, MD offers a 1-year Rheum-Derm fellowship with a blend of clinical care and research, and Misha Rosenbach, MD offers a 1-year Complex Medical Dermatology fellowship focused on inpatient dermatology and care of patients with complex multiorgan skin disease. Graduates of both programs have typically gone on to academic careers with a research focus. Our department is in the process of creating an additional fellowship option focused on Hair Disorders.

The two year Patient Oriented Research Fellowship provides participants with the opportunity to gain experience with a wide variety of clinical research designs and receive formal instruction in numerous research methods, potentially resulting in the awarding of a Masters Degree in Clinical Epidemiology.

The Division of Pediatric Dermatology sits under general Pediatrics at CHOP but is closely aligned with our department and serves a key educational role within our residency program. The fellowship continues to thrive, with strong matches, high ratings, and post-training fellows going on to successful careers, largely in academia.

The University of Pennsylvania’s Dermatology Oncology Center (PennDOC) is seeking 2-3 medical students between their third and fourth years from accredited medical schools in the United States for 12 months beginning June or July 2020. Applicants are expected to be highly-qualified students with a record of academic excellence. Proficiency in epidemiology or biostatistics is preferred but not required. Highly motivated individuals with strong organizational and writing skills and a genuine interest in pursuing clinical research are encouraged to apply.

The Research Fellowship is a two year program for postdoctoral candidates that aims to train research fellows to become independent investigators in either academics or industry, through high-level mentorship, seminars, journal clubs, research fellowship infrastructure and laboratory training.

Pre-Residency Fellowship in Skin of Color
The Research Fellowship in Skin of Color is designed for a rising fourth year medical student from an accredited United States medical school who is interested in the subspecialty of skin of color. The fellowship is designed to promote an interest in the specialty of dermatology, allow the fellow to develop as a physician scientist and provide mentorship.

Postdoctoral Fellowship for Skin of Color Research
The Department of Dermatology recently established a postdoctoral fellowship for Skin of Color research for investigators that have completed a terminal degree such as an MD, PhD or equivalent, and are pursuing a postdoctoral research experience at the University of Pennsylvania. Projects will focus on issues related to skin of color, including, but not limited to, diseases that predominantly affect skin of color patients and health disparities research.