Residency Program Miller School of Medicine

Overview

Founded in 1956, the University of Miami Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery is one of the largest dermatology training programs in the country. It has 25 residents, including one MD/PhD spot per year, as well as one resident per year that matches into our Disparities in Medicine and Community Health Track. We also have 38 full-time faculty members (21 clinical and 17 basic science faculty). The department also features 12 full-time and part-time faculty physicians and a large voluntary faculty of over 140 members who contribute to resident education through lectures, teaching, and clinical supervision. As well as providing clinical and dermatopathology teaching cases read by our expert dermatopathologists.

Please visit the link below for our JMH Dermatology Residency webpage.

Dermatology Residency | ACGME Dermatology Residency Program

Facilities & Rotations

Our training program provides comprehensive dermatologic care across several sites:

University of Miami Hospital (UMH)

Hair Disorders
Nails Disorder and Surgery
Eczematous Disorders and Patch Testing
Complex Medical Dermatology
Inpatient Dermatology and Consults
Pruritus
Ulcer/Wound Clinic
Pediatric Dermatology
Phototherapy
Dermatopathology
Teledermatology
Cosmetic Procedures, including Injectables and Lasers
Mohs Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology
Psychodermatology
Acneiform Disorders
Clinical Trials Unit

VA Medical Center (VAMC)

Medical Dermatology
Surgical Dermatology
Inpatient Consultation Service
Phototherapy
Teledermatology Clinics

Jackson Memorial Hospital (JMH)

Surgical Dermatology
Medical Dermatology
Inpatient Consultation Service
Immunobullous Clinic
Ulcer/Wound Clinic
Psoriasis/Biologics Clinic
Pediatric Dermatology Clinic
Hansen's Disease Clinic
Phototherapy

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC)

Mohs Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology
Pigmented Lesion Clinic
Inpatient Consultation Service

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Inpatient consultation service and an
Outpatient clinical setting with cutaneous surgery (including Mohs and nail surgery),
Medical and cosmetic dermatology.

Residency Tracks

We have three clinical tracks for our program that trainees may apply for which include:

Traditional track: a 3-year track from PGY2-4 that encompasses all aspects of dermatology. This track is open to all residency applicants.
Research track: a 4-year track from PGY2-5 that begins with a 1-year post-doctorate and is followed by our traditional 3-year track. Research residents have additional dedicated time, particularly during their PGY2 and PGY5 years for research activities. This track is open only to M.D./Ph.D. applicants.
Disparities in Medicine and Community Health Track: a 3-year track from PGY2-4 identical to our Traditional track but with a research and quality improvement focus dedicated to volunteerism and improving health disparities in our community. This track is open to all residency applicants.

Resident Scholarship and Research
We believe that participation in scholarship and discovery is critical for our residents' medical training and to best prepare them for the future practice of medicine. For this reason, our program has a research requirement that requires our residents to engage in research activities that lead to tangible outcomes such as:
- Work on original basic science, epidemiologic, or clinical research
- Presentations at institutional, local, national and international meetings
- Peer-reviewed publications
Minimal research activities requirements must be met by each resident 4 months prior to graduation. To help ensure the success, our residents must,
- Identify a research topic and project with a mentor during the first 6 months of their training
- Meet with our Residents Research Committee composed of faculty members meets at 6-month intervals to review progress with each resident.
Community Service and Volunteerism
Our department and institution are strongly committed to the well-being of our local and global community. Our medical students, residents and faculty volunteer at a number of venues including:
- Student-run health fairs throughout South Florida
- Medical clinics at homeless shelters
- Street medicine runs for unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness
- Fundraising events for philanthropy
International opportunities in Haiti, Jamaica, Brazil, Rwanda and Ecuador.

Please take a look at our Global Health Initiative for more information.
Information for Dermatology Residency Applicants
1. Important Dates - Interview release dates and our in-person interview dates:
- Internal Candidates: November 13th, 2024
- Research Track Candidates: December 11th, 2024
- Traditional Track Applicants: January 8th & 22nd, 2025
2. Guidance for applicants
- Our program is open to eligible US and foreign medical graduates.
- We participate in the ERAS signaling program and limit our application review only to those who signaled us Silver or Gold. Signals are used to help identify potential applicants for interview and are not used in our rank process. UM students and rotating students are encouraged to give us a Silver signal.
- Candidates may apply to one or more of our clinical tracks. In this case, only 1 signal is necessary. Please designate it to your preferred track.

Research Track FAQ

How do I indicate my interest in being considered for this special track?

Submit application through ERAS to the Research Track (# 1104080A1).
What is the Screening process for the research residency position?

Candidates will be asked to complete a short survey regarding their research interests and goals of training in our program. These responses will be holistically reviewed by our research residency committee along with the complete ERAS application. Interview invitations will be released on November 4, 2024
What is the Interview process for the research residency position?

The dedicated research residency track interview day will take place in person on Wednesday December 11th, 2024. The interview will include pre-interview dinner, short research presentations by candidates, interviews with both clinical and research faculty, and tours of select labs/ core resource facilities.
What is the Match process for this spot?

We have designated a separate NRMP program code for the research residency program. This position will have its own rank list of research resident candidates. After completing the interview stage, it is possible for you to be considered and ranked for both tracks. The NRMP Match result would indicate which track you match into.
What is the process for choosing a research mentor?

This process begins during the application process when we first learn about your research interests. As part of the interview process, you will be connected with mentors in your areas of interest to explore options and opportunities in more detail. During your intern year we will work with you to finalize your mentor selection.
Does my research mentor need to be a Dermatology faculty member?

Your primary research mentor must be from UM Dermatology; however, we encourage collaboration and formation of a mentoring team that capitalizes on the Univ. of Miami faculty expertise.
Will I participate in clinical dermatology residency activities during my research year?

Yes! We encourage our first-year research residents to participate in clinical activities including Management Conference, Grand Rounds, Miami Dermatologic Society meetings, etc. as their research schedules permits. There is also ample opportunity to interact with dermatology residents both formally and informally.
Can I be considered for this track if I am an MD with a strong research interest?

At this time, the research residency track is only considering applications from candidates with PhD training. This is in alignment with our goal to produce dermatologist-scientists fully prepared for career with research independence at the conclusion of our training program, which typically requires the foundation of a PhD degree. MD-only candidates may consider applying to our PhD-to-Residency track.

If you are interested in applying to our residency program, we encourage you to visit the Jackson Health System Dermatology Residency webpage for more information.

UM/Jackson Memorial Hospital Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery Residency Program

Overview

Facilities & Rotations

University of Miami Hospital (UMH)

VA Medical Center (VAMC)

Jackson Memorial Hospital (JMH)

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC)

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Residency Tracks

Resident Scholarship and Research

Community Service and Volunteerism

Information for Dermatology Residency Applicants

Research Track FAQ

How do I indicate my interest in being considered for this special track?

What is the Screening process for the research residency position?

What is the Interview process for the research residency position?

What is the Match process for this spot?

What is the process for choosing a research mentor?

Does my research mentor need to be a Dermatology faculty member?

Will I participate in clinical dermatology residency activities during my research year?

Can I be considered for this track if I am an MD with a strong research interest?