Dermatology Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold a medical degree from a recognized medical school.
2. Applicants must submit results for United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 and Step 2.
3. Applicants must provide three letters of recommendation, including at least one Standard Letter of Evaluation written by a dermatologist.
4. Applicants must submit a Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean’s Letter), personal statement, curriculum vitae, and medical school transcript.
5. Before starting the residency, applicants must successfully complete a broad-based clinical training year in an eligible specialty, such as internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, general surgery, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, or a transitional year.
6. Applicants are evaluated holistically, considering academic performance, scholarly contributions, and commitment to serving their communities.

The University of Florida College of Medicine is part of the University of Florida, a public research university in Gainesville, Florida. Its Department of Dermatology provides clinical education, research opportunities, and specialized patient care. The Dermatology Residency Program is a three-year training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Residents develop expertise in diagnosing and treating diseases of the skin, hair, and nails through clinical rotations, faculty supervision, conferences, and lectures. Training includes general dermatology, dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology, and pediatric dermatology, along with research and academic activities that prepare residents for independent clinical practice.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit the completed application with your medical school transcript, Medical Student Performance Evaluation, personal statement, and curriculum vitae.
3. Upload United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 and Step 2 results.
4. Submit three letters of recommendation, including at least one Standard Letter of Evaluation from a dermatologist.
5. Signal the University of Florida Dermatology program through the application system, following the guidelines for the current application cycle.
6. Selected applicants will be invited to interview.
7. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for residency placement.