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Mission
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Our mission is to educate and train future leaders in the field of dermatology. We aim to foster and support excellence in clinical care of patients from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds; promote life-long learning and advance education and teaching across the field; and introduce and involve residents in cutting-edge basic and translational research. Our residents are engaged, productive members of the local, state, and national dermatology and medical community.
Program Aims
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Our program places great importance on the following:
- To recruit a diverse array of the highest caliber medical graduates from a variety of backgrounds
- To encourage critical thinking based on medical and scientific data and provide evidence based care
- To equip trainees with educational tools and a passion for self-directed learning, and build a culture of lifelong learning and improvement
- To foster an environment that encourages initiation of, participation in, and completion of innovative, impactful scholarly projects
- To involve residents as members and leaders in quality and safety projects leading to improvements in patient care, clinical practice, and outcomes
- To emphasize diversity and inclusion while highlighting existing health disparities for our underserved patients and communities, both locally and abroad
- To support each individual trainee’s interests and focus, and tailor each resident’s educational experience to support their particular goals and needs through mentorship, electives, and customized clinical experiences
Under-represented in Medicine (URM) refers to individuals from a background that is traditionally underrepresented in medicine, including but not limited to racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented in the medical profession relative to their numbers in the general population and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, identify as LGBTQ+, have disabilities, are first generation in the United States or first in their immediate family to attend college, or who otherwise would increase the diversity and inclusivity of our student and resident/fellow populations. Penn Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of ancestry, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Residency Experience
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Residency Tracks
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3 year Dermatology Residency
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Combined Medicine and Dermatology Residency Track
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Cutaneous Oncology (CTCL) and Dermatology Track
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Research Track
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Health Care Quality and Leadership Track
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Global Health Track
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Diversity & Community Track (Dermatology Diversity and Community Engagement Residency Position)
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Pediatric Dermatology Track