The PennDOC clinical research fellowship was a phenomenal experience that prepared me for a future in dermatology. Through the program, I grew as a researcher and developed bonds that extended long beyond the fellowship year. Under the team’s mentorship, I published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national conferences, wrote successful grants, contributed to a textbook, designed a randomized clinical trial, and obtained a Certificate in Clinical Research. These successes would not have been possible without PennDOC’s support. Today, I am a better clinician, researcher, leader, and mentor because of the PennDOC fellowship and I highly recommend it to any medical students interested in dermatology.