Program Overview

Introduction to the Stanford Dermatology Residency Program

The Stanford Dermatology Residency Program is a comprehensive and academically robust program that aims to provide residents with a well-rounded and unique clinical training experience. With a mission statement "to foster creativity and synergy while training future leaders" in Dermatology, the program is designed to equip residents with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their careers.

Program Overview

The program is based in the Northern California paradise, which is also the heart of global technology and innovation. The department has the largest full-time faculty of any department in the field, providing residents with a strong foundation in general medical, complex medical, pediatric, surgical (including Mohs micrographic surgery), procedural, and cosmetic dermatology.

Clinical Training

Residents receive clinical training at various teaching sites, including new outpatient clinic facilities, a university-based adult hospital, a children's hospital, a nationally-recognized VA medical center, and a local county hospital. This diverse range of clinical settings allows residents to learn how various medical systems work and care for different patient populations.

Specialty Clinics

The program offers rotations through over fifteen specialty clinics, including:

• Blistering Disease Clinic
• Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic
• Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery Clinic
• Laser and Aesthetic Dermatology Clinic
• Pediatric Dermatology
• Pigmented Lesion and Melanoma Clinic
• Autoimmune Skin Disease Clinic
• Supportive Dermato-Oncology Clinic
• Skin Cancer Genetics Clinic
• High Risk Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Clinic
• Nail Disorders Clinic
• Hair Loss Clinic
• Genital Dermatology
• Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma Clinic
• Skin Allergies and Contact Dermatitis Clinic
• Genetic Skin Disease Clinic
• Vascular Anomalies Clinic
• Epidermolysis Bullosa Clinic
• Discharge Clinic

Research Opportunities

Stanford Dermatology ranks #1 in the nation for NIH funding, providing several unique opportunities for residents interested in pursuing academic careers. The program offers a 2+1 Basic Science Track for those interested in lab research, with a successful record of launching careers in this competitive field. Additionally, the program has a Clinical Scholars Track, one of the first programs of its kind, which provides additional mentorship, exposure, and training in patient-oriented research and/or clinical teaching.

Program Goals

The residency program has the following goals:

• Ensure each resident graduates ready for independent practice in the domains included in credentialing as a board-certified dermatologist with the skills needed to provide excellent and ethical patient care
• Ensure every resident graduates with the tools needed to promote well-being as a physician and prevent/mitigate burnout
• Create an environment that allows residents to build individual professional interests

Residency Program Navigation

The program includes the following components:

• Message from Program Directors
• Residency Program Leadership
• Research and Elective Opportunities
• Subspecialties
• Curriculum
• Residents
• Resident Life
• Resident Wellness
• Application Process
• Salary & Benefits
• Resources
• Visiting Residents & Observerships
• Global Health

Conclusion

The Stanford Dermatology Residency Program is a comprehensive and academically robust program that provides residents with a well-rounded and unique clinical training experience. With a strong focus on research and academic careers, the program is designed to equip residents with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their careers and become future leaders in the field of dermatology.