Our department is dedicated to shaping a dermatology workforce that reflects a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that who you are — and the journey that brought you here — enriches not only our field but the care we deliver to every patient.
On this page, we share resources and opportunities available within our department. We also highlight individuals in our program whose efforts in outreach, mentorship, and research are making a meaningful impact and helping to broaden the future of dermatology.
Disclaimer:
This is not an exhaustive list, but a collection of key resources and opportunities designed to support personal and professional growth.
Our Commitment:
Penn Medicine is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination based on ancestry, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
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- Pre-Residency Fellowships in Skin of Color
- Post-Residency Fellowship in Skin of Color
- Penn Visiting Clerkship Program
- Includes a grant opportunity for students to participate in a dermatology rotation at Penn
- Support for Visiting Rotators
- Assistance for students rotating through the department, supported through the AAD, Dermatology Foundation, and other partners
- ECuRE (Early Cutaneous Research Experiences)
- Short-term, intensive summer research experiences (2–3 positions annually) for medical students and undergraduates, funded by the department.
- Explore our Community Engagement Residency Track
Initiatives for Our Residents and Community
Education
- Integrated resident education in skin of color and healthcare disparities
- Resident-led book club and journal club focusing on health equity topics
- Departmental Grand Rounds sessions centered on health equity and community health
Mentorship, Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities
- Personalized mentorship and career guidance from departmental faculty interested in Skin of Color and community engagement
- Collaboration with local pipeline programs, including:
- PASH (Penn Academy for Skin Health):
A four-Saturday program hosted at Penn Dermatology for Philadelphia public high school students from under-resourced and underserved backgrounds. Students may become eligible for paid summer research positions at Penn and Jefferson
- PASH (Penn Academy for Skin Health):
- Community Outreach Programming
- Health fairs and community service events organized quarterly
- Teledermatology Services to Federally Qualified Health Centers and Charity Clinics (providing volunteer care for vulnerable patient populations)
- Penn Derm at Puentes de Salud
- Support for Philadelphia City Clinics using AZOVA telehealth technology
Health Equity and Community Engagement Leadership
