Program Overview

Education

The ACGME-accredited Dermatopathology Fellowship Program of McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University is a joint effort of the departments of Dermatology and Pathology. We are committed to the training of excellent dermatopathologists who will eventually strive for continued dedication to and enrichment of the field. We offer one fellowship position per year.

This is a one-year fellowship designed to provide pathologists or dermatologists with subspecialty competence in Dermatopathology. The fellow will work in conjunction with clinical dermatologists, dermatopathologists and/or anatomic and clinical pathologists. Fellows are exposed to a variety of dermatopathology subspecialties, special studies and techniques. Research projects, teaching, publications and local and national presentations are encouraged and expected.

Dermatopathology Faculty

• Joan Guitart, MD - Professor of Dermatology; Chief of Dermatopathology and Program Director
• Pedram Gerami, MD - Professor of Dermatology, Pathology and Pediatrics
• Lu Chen, MD - Assistant Professor of Dermatology
• Cuong Nguyen, MD - Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Medicine
• Victor Quan, MD - Assistant Professor of Dermatology

Stipend and Benefits

For information regarding stipend and benefits, please refer to the McGaw Medical Center.

How to Apply

This is a one-year program. Our fellowship position has been filled. We will be accepting applications for the fellowship from May 5, 2025 - July 1, 2025.

To apply, collect the following items:

• Completed GME Application
• Curriculum vitae
• A personal statement
• Official medical school transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• USMLE reports and/or ECFMG (if available)

Our Fellows

• Robin Wang, MD
• Sara Kullberg-Pearson, MD
• Meredith Rogers, MD, PhD
• Alyce Anderson, MD, PhD and Victor Quan, MD
• Sharlene See, MD
• Sepideh (Nikki) Asadbeigi, MD
• Joel Sunshine, MD, PhD
• Timothy Tan, DO
• Tiffany S. Nelson, MD
• Timothy VandenBoom, MD

Physician-Scientist Training & Resources

We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and formal training programs to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans.