Dermatology Residency Program

1. Applicants must submit their application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. The program is an advanced three-year Dermatology Residency Program; applicants must complete one year of Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY-1) approved training before entering Dermatology.
3. The required PGY-1 year is offered and strongly preferred through UTHSC's Medicine-Preliminary/Dermatology Program.
4. Applicants must meet the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) institutional Resident Selection Policy requirements.

The Dermatology Residency Program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Memphis, provides comprehensive training in the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. The program includes one year of preliminary training followed by three years of specialized Dermatology training. Residents gain clinical experience in general dermatology, pediatric dermatology, dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology, cutaneous oncology, and cosmetic dermatology. The program also emphasizes patient care, medical knowledge, clinical decision-making, research, professionalism, and communication skills, preparing residents for independent practice and further subspecialty training.

1. Submit the Dermatology Residency application through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Complete the required one year of Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY-1) approved training before starting the three-year Dermatology residency.
3. Applicants may apply for the UTHSC Medicine-Preliminary/Dermatology Program, which is strongly preferred for the preliminary year.
4. The program reviews applications according to the UTHSC Resident Selection Policy.
5. Selected applicants are invited for interviews, which are generally scheduled in mid-January.
6. Final residency placement is conducted through the applicable residency matching process.