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Program Overview<\/h4>\n

The fellowship in Dermatopathology at the University of Virginia Medical Center is a one year program that is primarily designed to prepare individuals for academic careers.\u00a0 The program meets ACGME requirements for training programs in dermatopathology, and includes a six month rotation in Dermatopathology, and six months in Clinical Dermatology (for pathology-trained fellows) or in surgical pathology (for dermatology-trained fellows).\u00a0 However, dermatopathology experience continues during these clinical dermatology\/surgical pathology rotations.\u00a0 Under special circumstances, a second training year can be arranged.\u00a0 The optional year offers extensive practical experience in diagnostic dermatopathology, and provides time for the fellow to pursue a research project in depth.\u00a0 Considerable latitude is granted in the selection of research projects.<\/p>\n

The dermatopathology service currently includes about 11,000 cases per year.\u00a0 Approximately 9,000 cases are primarily generated from within the institution or the surrounding community and another 2,000 cases represent consultation material.\u00a0 There is also a busy diagnostic immunofluorescence service.\u00a0 Fellows review these cases, determine diagnoses, and then sign them out with the Program Director or other faculty.<\/p>\n

There are two weekly dermatopathology teaching conferences, including an unknown slide conference that is part of a lecture series covering the entire spectrum of dermatopathology.\u00a0 Other dermatology-related conferences include weekly Dermatology Grand Rounds and a bimonthly melanoma (tumor board-style) conference.\u00a0 Numerous other pathology and dermatology conferences are held throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Open Positions<\/b> (Updated March 21, 2019)<\/h4>\n

2020: 0<\/h3>\n

2021: 2<\/h3>\n

Fellowship Requirements<\/h4>\n

Applicants must have an MD degree (or foreign equivalent with current ECFMG certification) and be board eligible or certified in AP or AP\/CP.<\/p>\n

Applications<\/h4>\n

Interested candidates should submit the Fellowship Application<\/a>, current CV, 3 letters of recommendation, personal statement, medical school transcript, and a copy of the USMLE transcript. Electronic submission is preferred. Applications will be accepted starting March 1st, twenty-eight months prior to the start date, and positions will remain open until filled. The application and all supporting materials should be addressed to:<\/p>\n

Kim Knotts
\nMedical Education Coordinator
\nDepartment of Pathology
\nUniversity of Virginia
\nBox 800214
\nCharlottesville Va, 22908
\nkdk2g@virginia.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Faculty<\/h4>\n

Alejandro A. Gru, M.D., Dermatopathology Fellowship Program Director<\/a>
\nJames W. Patterson, M.D.<\/a>
\nMark R. Wick, M.D.<\/a>
\nMargaret B. Noland, M.D.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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