Dermatology Training Programs

The Department of Dermatology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center provides opportunities for specialized training in a Clinical Dermatology Residency Program and Procedural Dermatology Fellowship Program. 

Residency:

  • A three-year program that offers excellent, immersive clinical training as well as extensive surgical and pathology exposure.
  • Five positions are offered each year through the NRMP Match for the ACGME-accredited residency program in general clinical dermatology.
  • Emphasis on research with access to collaboration across departments

Fellowship:

  • Specialized training in dermatologic surgery is available through a one-year, ACGME-accredited Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship Program. 
  • The department currently has one fellow per year for the one-year program. Additional fellowship time can be negotiated for additional laboratory or clinical experiences. 
  • Eligibility to sit for the American Board of Dermatology Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery Subspecialty Certification Examination.

Additional Opportunities

  • The department is open to the American Board of Dermatology (ABD)'s Investigative Training Track. Residents interested in a research career are encouraged to apply to our program. Please be sure to indicate your interest in the ABD Investigative Training Track, as well as the potential fit with the medical center’s broader research and resources, in your personal statement.
  • Visit the Vanderbilt Dermatology Translational Research Clinic (VDTRC) website to explore open positions

House Staff Life in Nashville

Members of the Department of Dermatology's Residency and Fellowship programs are part of a unique and supportive community.

Nashville features talented musicians, great food, kid-friendly neighborhoods, and beautiful parks. Vanderbilt Dermatology is a close-knit group, and we love to get together during our free time and explore the city. 

House Staff Life