Dermatology Residency Program

1. Applicants must have an eligible medical degree from an accredited medical school.
2. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are accepted.
3. Applicants must complete an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited internship before entering the Dermatology Residency Program.
4. Acceptable internship programs include a Transitional Year, Preliminary Medicine, General Surgery, or Obstetrics and Gynecology first postgraduate year.
5. All matched residents must complete and pass United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3 before entering the dermatology program.
6. Applicants must have current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification before starting residency.
7. The program does not have a minimum United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) score requirement.
8. The program sponsors J-1 visas only and does not sponsor H-1B visas.

The Dermatology Residency Program at Wayne State University School of Medicine provides comprehensive clinical training in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of skin, hair and nail disorders. The three-year dermatology training, following an internship year, includes experience in medical, surgical, pediatric and procedural dermatology, as well as dermatopathology and inpatient dermatology consultations. Residents develop skills in skin examinations, diagnostic procedures, biopsies, dermatologic surgery and management of complex dermatologic conditions. The program also includes didactic teaching, clinical conferences, case discussions, research and scholarly activities, preparing residents for independent dermatology practice or further subspecialty fellowship training.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Complete the required MyERAS application and supporting documents.
3. Applicants may also be required to complete the supplemental ERAS application, depending on the applicable application cycle.
4. Submit no more than four letters of recommendation.
5. The application deadline is November 1.
6. The program generally extends interview invitations in November.
7. Interviews are conducted during December and January.
8. The program has three positions available for the residency intake.
9. The program accepts International Medical Graduates and sponsors J-1 visas only.
10. Before starting dermatology residency, selected residents must provide proof of successful completion of the required ACGME-accredited internship, pass USMLE Step 3, and maintain current ACLS and BLS certification.