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Pediatric Dermatology Fellowships

    • Click here for a list of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) approved Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Programs (15 as of May 2008).

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    The Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Training Program application is now available on the web site of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD), www.abderm.org. The ABD is responsible for evaluating and granting approval for each fellowship training program application. Please note that subspecialty programs in Pediatric Dermatology must function in conjunction with ACGME and RRC fully accredited programs in both pediatrics and dermatology. The ABD web site also contains an outline of the Core Curriculum, the Program Director's candidate evaluation form, and the candidate's application for the subspecialty examination.

    PITTSBURGH, PA
    Position:

    Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship (1) – Applications are being accepted for a one-year pediatric dermatology fellowship position at Children’s Dermatology Services of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, part of the UPMC Medical Education Program for July 2009 and beyond. 

    Requirements:
    Applicants must be Board-certified or Board-eligible in Dermatology by the start of the fellowship.  Children’s Dermatology Services consists of two full-time, board-certified pediatric dermatologists who provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for infants, children and adolescents with skin disorders.  They see approximately 17,000 pediatric dermatologic patients per year.  The fellow will gain a wide experience with outpatient diagnosis and treatment, inpatient consultations, pediatric dermatologic surgery, specialty collaboration, teaching conferences and clinical research.

    *ABD-approved pediatric dermatology fellowship program*
    Contact:

    5/1/08    		 Please send a letter of intent, CV and three letters of reference to:  Douglas W. Kress, M.D., Chief, Pediatric Dermatology at the address above.  Telephone (724) 933-9195; FAX (724) 933-9194; email to Jill.Sheon@chp.edu.
    CHICAGO, IL (Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University)
    Position: Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship - Applications are being accepted for one or two year fellowship positions at the Children's Memorial Hospital of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for July 2008 and beyond. Applicants must be Board-Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology by the start of the fellowship. Clinical fellowships and combined clinical/research fellowship are available. The staff consists of 4 full-time pediatric dermatologists who see approximately 14,000 pediatric patients per year. The fellow will be exposed to a wide range of clinical conditions through outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations, laser and pediatric dermatologic surgery, and clinical research including quality of life research. Participation in both pediatrics and dermatology didactic sessions, the Midwest Pediatric Dermatology club, student and resident teaching, and divisional didactic staff meetings make this a one-of-a-kind educational experience.
    *ABD-approved pediatric dermatology fellowship program*
    Contact:

    9/19/06

    Please send a CV and three letters of reference to: Anthony J. Mancini, M.D., Division of Dermatology, #107, Children's Memorial Hospital, 2300 Children's Plaza, Chicago, IL 60614. Phone: 773-327-3446, Fax: 773-327-3448, e-mail: amancini@northwestern.edu

    WORCHESTER, MA (University of Massachusetts)
    Program Name: University of Massachusetts
    Program Address: Pediatric Dermatology,
    Hahnemann Campus
    281 Lincoln Street
    Worcester, MA 01605-2192
    Contact: Karen Wiss, MD
    Tel 508-334-5978
    FAX 508-334-5981
    WissK@UMMHC.org

    *ABD-approved pediatric dermatology fellowship program*
    Prerequisites: Board Certified/Eligible in Dermatology. U.S. trained.
    Massachusetts Medical license before starting
    Email:

    3/25/08    		 wissk@ummhc.org
    DENVER, CO - University of Colorado
    Director: Joseph G. Morelli , M.D. Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics
    Requirements: Derm Residency
    Contact:

    9/27/06    		 As of July 2007 we will be moving to the soon to be completed The Children's Hospital of Denver.

    Phone 720-848-0510
    Fax 720-848-0530
    E-mail: Joseph.Morelli@uchsc.edu

    HOUSTON, TX
    Position:


    		 Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship - The Department of Pediatrics and the Dermatology Service at Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine is accepting applications for one or two year fellowships to begin in July 2009 and beyond. We are currently accepting only U.S.-trained applicants who are dermatology board-certified or eligible. Texas Children's Hospital, which is the primary teaching facility for the pediatric residency program, is one of the top pediatric training programs in the country and the largest pediatric hospital in the U.S. The Dermatology Service consists of 3 full-time pediatric dermatologists (Drs. Alanna Bree, Moise Levy and Denise Metry) who together see approximately 9,000 children per year. In addition to general pediatric dermatology clinics and consultations, fellows will have the opportunity to participate in excisional and laser surgery, vascular birthmark and genetics and other subspecialty clinics, teaching conferences and clinical research.

    *ABD-approved pediatric dermatology fellowship program*
    Contact:

    8/22/07    		 Please send inquiries to: Denise Metry, MD, 6621 Fannin St. CC620.16, Houston, TX 77030 or e-mail dmetry@bcm.tmc.edu. Phone: 832-822-3718, Fax: 832-825-3722.

    MILWAUKEE, WI
    Position:

    PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY FELLOWSHIP - The Department of Dermatology at the Medical College of Wisconsin is pleased to announce the availability of a funded 1 year Fellowship position in Pediatric Dermatology. The fellowship is under the direction of Beth Drolet, MD, Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics. The Pediatric Dermatology Division includes four full-time faculty members and one Physician’s Assistant.  The group operates out of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, a leading pediatric medical center that was recently rated #3 in the nation by Child Magazine.  The training experience will focus on consultative inpatient and outpatient Pediatric Dermatology in infants, children and adolescents.  It will also provide unique and substantial experience in laser therapy of cutaneous vascular lesions, and involvement in multidisciplinary programs concerning vascular anomalies and neurofibromatosis.  The research interests of members of this team include hemangiomas, vascular malformations, birthmarks, mastocytosis, and genodermatoses.

    *ABD-approved pediatric dermatology fellowship program*

    Requirements:

    Completion of an ACGME accredited Dermatology Residency
    One year commitment
    Must obtain a Wisconsin medical license prior to beginning fellowship

    Applicants must submit the following:

    Curriculum Vitae
    Personal Statement
    (2) letters of support
    Contact:

    10/4/07    		 Please direct inquiries to: Sheila Galbraith, Froedtert West, 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI  53226, sgalbrai@mcw.edu

    NEW YORK, NY
    Position:

    Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship - The NYU School of Medicine is accepting applications for a one-year fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology to begin in July 2008. BE/BC dermatologists who will have completed 3 years of dermatology residency training in the United States or Canada are eligible to apply. A background in Pediatrics is preferable, but not mandatory. For applicants who have not had prior training in Pediatrics but who wish to be eligible for Board Certification in Pediatric Dermatology, a 2-year position is possible. The attending staff of the Pediatric Dermatology Unit includes two Full-time and two voluntary staff members. Fellowship training will include outpatient care in private as well as clinic settings, and inpatient consultation activities at Bellevue and NYU/Tisch Hospitals. The fellow will participate in the medical and surgical dermatologic management of pediatric and adolescent patients and have time devoted to clinical research in topics related to pediatric dermatology. The Pediatric Dermatology fellowship at NYU provides an outstanding platform for a future career in an academic or non-academic setting. Salary and benefits will be at the PGY-5 level.
    *ABD-approved pediatric dermatology fellowship program*
    Contact:


    9/27/06    		 Please send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Seth J. Orlow, MD, PhD, NYU School of Medicine, Dermatology H-100, 560 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
    Tel: 212-263-5245, Fax: 212-263-8752, e-mail: seth.orlow@med.nyu.edu.

    PHOENIX, AZ
    Position:

    Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship - 1 in July 2007
    Phoenix Children's Hospital
    Director: Dr. Ronald C. Hansen

    Prerequisites: BE/BC Graduate of ABD-approved dermatology residency. Preference given to residents with at least one year of prior training in pediatrics.

    *ABD-approved pediatric dermatology fellowship program*
    Contact:


    1/19/07    		 Ronald Hansen, MD at rhansen@phoenixchildrens.com.


    PHILADELPHIA, PA
    Position:

    Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship - The Section of Pediatric Dermatology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is now accepting applications for a pediatric dermatology fellowship to begin in July 2008. The program offers a full year of training in pediatric dermatology as well as laser surgery. The fellow will have opportunities for clinical and basic science research, teaching, as well as participation in consultative inpatient rounds and a series of teaching conferences.

    Interested candidates must have completed training in dermatology. One year of pediatric experience recommended but not required.
    *ABD-approved pediatric dermatology fellowship program*
    Contact:


    9/29/06    		 Please send CV, a description of research interestes and three letters of recommendation to Albert C. Yan, MD, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th and Civic Center Blvd, Wood Center 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

    SAN DIEGO, CA
    Program Name: Division of Pediatric Dermatology, University of California at San Diego & Rady Children's Hospital
    Program Address: 8010 Frost Street, Ste. 602
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Number of Positions: 2 Clinical, 2 Clinical Research, starting July 1, 2008
    Director: Sheila Fallon Friedlander MD
    Contact: Tel: 858-576-1700 x4269
    Fax: 858-966-4040
    sfriedlander@chsd.org
    and
    poden@chsd.org

    *ABD-approved pediatric dermatology fellowship program*
    Prerequisites: The Division of Peds Derm at UCSD/Rady Children's Hospital is now accepting applications for 1) clinical fellowships and 2) research fellowships for 2008. This center has 5 pediatric dermatology faculty members, with a breadth of expertise covering medical, surgical and laser therapy of pediatric disorders, as well as opportunities for basic laboratory experience if a fellow desires. The Pediatric Dermatology division sees more than 12,000 outpatients a year, and has a strong interest and expertise in vascular lesions of childhood, atopic dermatitis, and mechanobullous disorders, as well as disorders requiring surgical intervention. Licensure in the State of California or appropriate US Visa status must be in place prior to onset of training in either of the fellowship programs.

    Clinical fellowship candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible dermatologists from the US/Canada, or have similar credentials from their home country. Prior pediatric training is not mandatory. The fellow will have opportunities for both clinical and basic science research, as well as extensive experience in outpatient pediatric dermatology care, and training in surgical and laser therapy. Opportunities to participate in weekly academic rounds at Children's, as well as Dermatology Grand Rounds at UCSD exists and are encouraged. Fellows are also encouraged to present at National Meetings.

    The research fellowship program provides candidates with an opportunity to take part in and design clinical research trials, as well as take part in all academic components of the program. Clinical opportunities are also encouraged based on the fellow's expertise.
    Email:

    2/12/07    		 sfriedlander@chsd.org and poden@chsd.org

    STANFORD, CA
    Program Name: Pediatric dermatology fellowship at Stanford University

    Program Address:

    Stanford University Department of Dermatology
    269 Campus Drive, Rm. 2115a
    Stanford, CA 94305-5168
    Number of Positions: One per year, starting July 1, 2009
    Director: Anna L. Bruckner, MD
    Contact:

    Phone: 650-725-7022
    Fax: 650-723-8762

    *ABD-approved pediatric dermatology fellowship program*
    Prerequisites: The Department of Dermatology at Stanford University’s School of Medicine is seeking applicants for pediatric dermatology fellows.  Applicants must be American Board of Dermatology-Certified or -Eligible by the start of the fellowship.  Prior training in Pediatrics is desirable, but not mandatory.  This clinical fellowship includes experiences in outpatient care, inpatient consultations, procedures, laser surgery, teaching, and clinical research with a strong emphasis in genetic skin disorders and epidermolysis bullosa.  Fellows are mentored by two full-time and one part-time faculty pediatric dermatologists.  One- or two-year positions may be negotiated based on the applicant’s previous training and career goals.
        
    Email:

    5/6/08    		 anna.bruckner@stanford.edu

    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
    Position: Fellowship in Epidermolysis Bullosa and Clinical Research - Applications are being invited for one or two year fellowship position at the St George Hospital and Sydney Children's Hospital of the University of New South Wales from September 1st 2007 and beyond (start date may be July or August if another fellowship has been completed first). Applicants must be board eligible or board certified in dermatology by the start of the fellowship. The fellowship is a combined clinical/research fellowship. The EB clinic is the only multidisciplinary EB clinic in Australia consisting of two dermatologists, a pediatrician, medical geneticist, EB nurse, social worker, dietitian, physical therapist and pain specialist. The clinic follows up to over 100 patients with EB and at St George Hospital other patients with EB from all around Australia are seen. The fellow will also be involved in clinical trials, research and have opportunities for publishing papers related to the EB clinic and its research as well as a range of clinical conditions through outpatients clinic and inpatient consultations.
    Contact:


    9/27/06

    Please send a CV and two letters of reference to Prof Dedee F. Murrell, MD FAAD(USA), Chair, Dept of Dermatology, St George Hospital, Gray St, Kogarah SYDNEY NSW 2217, Australia
    Phone: 011-61-2-9350-2543   Fax: 011-61-2-9350-2906.
    Email: D.Murrell@unsw.edu.au.

    TORONTO, ONTARIO
    Position: Applications are now being accepted for a one year fellowship position at The Hospital for Sick Children in affiliation with the University of Toronto available as of July 01, 2008 (exact starting date negotiable). Applicants must be BC/BE in Dermatology or have received a FRCPC in Dermatology by the start date. By the start of the fellowship the candidate will also require a license to practice medicine in the Province of Ontario. This is a funded position and will include in-patient consultations, busy outpatient clinics (6500 visits per year) and minor procedures. The fellow will have an opportunity to teach dermatology to pediatric residents and be involved in a research project. There are regular weekly teaching rounds led by the dermatology staff as well as several other seminars throughout the year.
    Contact:

    9/27/06

    Please send a letter of interest, a copy of your CV and three letters of reference from supervising doctors to:
    Miriam Weinstein MD, FRCPC (Paediatrics), FRPCP (Dermatology)
    Assistant Professor of Paediatrics and Paediatric Dermatology Fellowship Director The Hospital for Sick Children
    555 University Avenue
    Toronto, Ontario, CANADA M5G 1X8
    E-mail: miriam.weinstein@sickkids.ca
    Phone: (416) 813-8185 Fax: (416) 813-7909.
 
 

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