Program Overview

Dermatology Residency Program

The Dermatology Residency Program is one of five residency programs in the country chosen to pilot an advocacy curriculum.

Program Highlights

• Whats New
  • The program participates in a three-year curriculum that covers important advocacy topics
• Diversity Efforts
• Quality Improvement
• AAD Advocacy Program
  • Two residents per year attend the AADA Legislative conference
  • All residents participate in a three-year curriculum that covers important advocacy topics such as:
    • AAD issues
    • PACs
    • state societies
    • organized medicine like AMA
    • FDA
    • payment reform
    • community involvement
    • leadership
• Volunteerism
• Leadership Activities
• Resident as Teacher
• Research
• Funding
  • Clinical Undergraduate Medical Education Programs
  • Funding for Medical Students
  • Resident and Fellow Funding
• Facilities

Curriculum

• Overview
• Conferences
  • Q-Derm
• Continuity Clinic
• Specialty Clinics
• Call and Consults

Wellness and Benefits

• HR Employee Benefits
• Resident Well-being
• Fitness Center
• Child Care Assistance Program
• UMass Employee Discounts

How to Apply

• Application Process
• Eligibility
• Visa Information
• Program Specific Application Requirements

Program Structure

The program is part of the Department of Dermatology and includes various aspects such as:

• Who We Are
  • Welcome From Chair
  • Welcome From Program Director
  • Resident Bios
    • Fellows
    • Chief Residents
    • PGY3
    • PGY2
  • Meet the Faculty
  • Program Graduates
  • Resident Fun
  • Application Information
  • Residents
  • Program Administration
  • Locations
• Life in Worcester
• In the News
  • Aspiring dermatologist creates career exposure program for students in Worcester
  • Setting the Tone" educational lecture series wins MLK award
  • Skin cancer awareness at Polar Park
  • Dermatology student research grants