Dermatology
Total length of training for board eligibility:
4 years
Preliminary years required?
Yes, any of the following:
Transitional Year
Preliminary Medicine
Preliminary Surgery
Pediatrics
Family Medicine
Major Sub-Specialties and length of Fellowship Training:
| Procedural Derm Dermatopathology Pediatrics |
1 year 1-2 years 1-2 years |
A reasonably competitive candidate should have the following:
Basic Science Honors: should have
For selection, honors in basic science is: very important
USMLE Step 1 Boards:
For selection, the Step 1 score is: very important
USMLE Step 2 Boards:
For selection, an appropriate Step 2 score is: very important
Research experience:
For selection, medical school research experience is: very important
Research should be in the specialty area: yes
Honors in specialty rotation:
For selection, Honors in the specialty rotation is: very important
Honors in core clerkships: should have
For selection, Honors in core clerkships is: very important
Election to AOA: should have
For selection, membership in AOA is: very important
Recommended courses:
4th year advanced rotation(s) in dermatology a must. Also consider plastics, Dermatology sub-specialties including Pediatric Dermatology and Dermatopathology.
Other courses for a well-rounded education:
Pathology, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Other Internal Medicine Subspecialties
Specialty Societies in the field:
Minnesota Dermatologic Society
American Academy of Dermatology
Major Journals:
Archives of Dermatology
Journal of American Academy of Dermatology
For further information contact:
Falon Bochniak or
Jane Boyer
Department of Dermatology
MMC 98 Mayo
(612) 625-8625
The content editor for this page is Katrina McGill, kdmcgill@umn.edu, (612) 626-0163
