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Graduate Education Specialty Training Program (G.E.S.T)

Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery

The Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery offers a Graduate Education Specialty Training (G.E.S.T.) Fellowship Program. This program is tailored for foreign dermatologists, preferably for those who have been recently trained. This program enables the fellow to rotate through every facet of the department and is divided into one-month blocks for a total of three months. This program previously received the award of excellence in education by the American Academy of Dermatology.

The GEST Program Observership offers the following rotations:

  • General Dermatology – Includes exposure to:
    • Dermatologic Surgery (including Mohs)
    • Pediatric Dermatology
    • Cosmetic Dermatology
    • Hair Pathology
  • Hair & Nails Disorders 
    • Requires confirmation/sponsorship from an existing faculty member. 

Participants will also take part in departmental activities such as grand rounds, weekly lectures, and other academic events.

Every candidate who successfully completes the program will receive a Certificate of Completion signed by the Chairman of the department as well as the program director.

We look forward to meeting you!

Please Note

  • An observership with the department requires prior confirmation and sponsorship from a faculty member before applying for the program.
  • Applications must be submitted at least 3 months in advance of the requested start date.
  • We have a maximum of 2 observers per month. Please indicate your preferred dates so we can check availability.

Requirements

  • Personal & Professional Documents
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Certified Copy of Medical School Diploma
    • Applicants must be proficient in both verbal and written English
    • Passport (2-page spread)
    • Visa or ESTA

All documentation must be translated into the English language and certified

  • Health & Immunization Requirements
    • Summary of Health Insurance coverage
    • TB testing from the last 6 months (from start date)
    • If PPD: result must be less than 10mm and include a chest X-ray
    • Or: a Negative QuantiFERON test (recommended)
    • Complete immunization history with serologic proof and/or lab results

All health-related documentation must be translated into the English language and certified

Important: Please submit all health-related documents together in one PDF file to avoid delays in application processing.

  • Compliance Requirements
    • Complete Web-Based HIPAA Certification

For further information as well as program fees, please contact:

G.E.S.T. Program
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
1600 NW 10th Ave. Rm 2023A
Miami, FL 33136

Email: UMDermPrograms@med.miami.edu