About the Program

We believe that this is best accomplished by a fully integrated approach to training involving:

• Resident education excellence and innovation
• A broad clinical experience
• A basic science curriculum integrated with clinical dermatology
• A focus on diversity and community engagement including a Skin of Color curriculum
• A comprehensive knowledge of dermatopathology
• Proficiency in the fundamentals of dermatologic surgery, cosmetics, and laser
• Exposure to active dermatologic investigation in laboratory and clinical research
• Support of resident development in teaching, leading, and caring for patients
• Development of communication and professionalism skills
• An environment where our residents actively practice lifelong learning

Our dermatology residency is a fully accredited three-year training program approved by the American Board of Dermatology. Upon successful completion of this training program, the candidate is eligible for examination leading to certification by the American Board of Dermatology.

The training program provides residents with extensive clinical experience under the supervision of full-time faculty members. Increasing responsibility for patient care occurs over the 3-year residency, with third-year residents having primary responsibility for patient care. The close integration of clinical and basic science activities is designed to give residents a solid foundation in the fundamentals of dermatologic pathophysiology so that these principles can be applied to the care of patients.

The Department of Dermatology at Duke is committed to teaching residents. The faculty set clear expectations for how to be a successful resident. Over the last decade, over 30 residents and fellows have trained here. Many of these residents are currently pursuing full-time academic careers. In addition, Duke Dermatology alumni have served as medical school deans, chairpersons of departments and divisions of dermatology and officers in local, state and national dermatology organizations.