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center for dermatology research
The Center for Dermatology Research investigative dermatology fellowship has been established since 1999 to train research fellows in health services and health outcome research emphasizing dermatologic issues. Work will require close collaboration with a multidisciplinary research team. An opportunity exists for a qualified fellow to simultaneously pursuing graduate studies in epidemiology.
The Center has openings every other year for up to two highly-motivated research fellows. Applicants must hold an M.D. or similar degree and have completed one or more years of graduate medical education, especially in dermatology. Application review will begin immediately upon receipt and continue until the positions are filled.
Interested applicants should forward a curriculum vitae, bibliography, and the names of two references to:
Steven R. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D.
Center for Dermatology Research
Department of Dermatology
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157-1071
Fax: 336-716-7732
dermatopathology unit
We are currently offering a one-year dermatopathology fellowship to board-certified or board-eligible dermatologists or pathologists. One fellow is accepted each year during which time they will fulfill the requirements for the joint board of dermatopathology offered by the American Board of Pathology and the American Board of Dermatology. Approximately 7,000 dermatopathology-related specimens are accessioned each year, of which the Department of Dermatology at our institution generates approximately one-half. Additionally, around 9,000 specimens are generated from private practice.
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Applications should be completed and returned to Dr. Omar Sangueza at the address below:
Omar Sangueza, M.D.
Department of Pathology
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
current clinical research fellows
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international fellows program
Mission
To provide a clinical educational program for medical school graduates who are planning to pursue a career in the field of Dermatology.
The Program
The Wake Forest University School of Medicine Department of Dermatology International Fellows Program, led by Dr. Gil Yosipovitch, offers comprehensive clinical research experience tailored to the needs of the fellow. Working with internationally recognized clinicians, fellows will gain clinical skills that will serve them and their patients in the future.
Fellows are expected to productively participate in the clinical research activities of the Department of Dermatology, are expected to publish one or more clinical research articles during their fellowship and are expected to make at least one presentation.
The Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is one of the most academically active dermatology programs in the United States in both cutting edge research and clinical work. It is located in one of the largest tertiary care centers on the eastern seaboard.
The Department is one of the 20 leading dermatology programs in the country. Residents consistently rate the program in the top 10 in the U.S., in part due to the quality of teaching.
The Training Program Includes
- instruction on using new immunomodulators for psoriasis and other inflammatory disease
- a skin bioengineering lab to evaluate skin physiology in systemic and skin disease
- epidemiologic study of skin disease in conjunction with our Center for Dermatology Research
- health economics in dermatology
- hair disorders clinic
- laser clinic and cosmetic dermatology
- an active grand rounds program
- dermatopathology sessions
- pediatric dermatology clinic
The Wake Forest University School of Medicine Department of Dermatology International Fellowship offers six-month, one-year and two-year programs with rolling enrollment to suit the needs of the fellows.
While fellows will not be involved in direct patient care, they will be incorporated into the daily curriculum in both the clinical and research regimens.
Qualifying Credentials
Applicants for all three programs must be medical school graduates and must provide a copy of their medical school diploma and medical license. Applicants must be proficient in both verbal and written English.
A letter of recommendation is required from a supervisor, sponsor or someone who knows you professionally.
Applicants are responsible for securing all necessary visas and documentation.
Requirements for Completion
- at least one publication
- a minimum of two internal presentations
- completion of projects
Outstanding candidates (those who exceed curricular requirements) may be eligible to receive funding to extend their stay.
The Department of Dermatology International Fellows program is committed to providing ample opportunities for fellows to fulfill the basic requirements of the program.
Every candidate who successfully completes the program will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Program Costs
The six-month, one-year and two-year programs cost, respectively, $14,000, $22,000 and $38,000. Applicants may seek funding from their own governments or institutions. Scholarships may become available in the future.
Applying to the Program
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You may also fax a request for an application to: 336.716.7732. Please include an email address with your faxed request.
clinical and translational research fellowship
The Wake Forest University Department of Dermatology is currently accepting applications for a 1-2 year clinical and translational research fellowship with Dr. Gil Yosipovitch starting in July 2009. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited U.S. medical school.
The fellow will be involved in a wide variety of investigator-initiated clinical and translational research projects involving skin physiology and neurophysiology and treatment of pruritus in atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, keloids, and other dermatologic and systemic diseases. The fellow’s responsibilities include conception and design of clinical and translational research projects, writing research protocols and research grants, carrying out human studies, interpretation of data, and extensive manuscript writing. There are ample opportunities to publish, and fellows are encouraged to present at national and international meetings including the AAD and SID among others.
Dermatology at Wake is extraordinarily collegial, egalitarian, and supportive. The fellow is well-integrated into the department and has regular opportunities to participate in dermatology clinics, grand rounds, and lectures and to teach medical students. There are also valuable opportunities to collaborate with other dermatology faculty and international fellows in the department.
Dermatology at Wake has one of the most productive clinical dermatology research programs in the country. Faculty and fellows routinely publish in leading journals, such as JAAD and JID. Members of the department published more than 20 JAAD articles in 2005 alone and presented nearly 30 posters at the March 2006 AAD meeting. Previous Dermatology at Wake fellows have received numerous awards and scholarships for their work.
Interested applicants should email the following information to Teresa Amos at tamos[at]wfubmc.edu:
- Brief statement of interest
- Current CV
- USMLE Step 1 & 2 scores
- List of references
For more information about this fellowship, please feel free to contact Ms. Amos at the email address above or telephone the Department at 336.716.2768.