Duke Dermatology offers visiting students the opportunity to participate in a four-week clinical elective. During the course of the month, students will rotate through the inpatient dermatology consult service and multiple outpatient dermatology clinics, spending time with a variety of faculty members and residents at our various sites and enabling the students to learn more about Duke Dermatology.
In support of our commitment to advancing health equity and community engagement, we will also provide a scholarship to one applicant per year who has demonstrated interest and engagement in activities aimed at research, educational program development, leadership roles, and/or community engagement specific to health equity, advocacy, and/or community interactions during their educational career.
Rising fourth year students interested in dermatology should apply via the Visiting Students Learning Opportunities (VSLO) portal. Please note that to participate in this elective, an affiliation agreement between the student’s home institution and Duke is required. Please apply via VSLO and include:
- Medical school transcript
- A copy of your official USMLE board examination scores (or pass/fail results)
- A brief statement describing your potential areas of interest in dermatology and professional goals, and explaining why you would like to rotate at Duke
- Letter of Recommendation
- Please indicate your preferred date(s)
- June 30, 2025 - July 25, 2025
- July 28, 2025 - August 22, 2025
- August 25, 2025 - September 19, 2025
- September 22, 2025 - October 17, 2025
- October 20, 2025 - November 14, 2025
Please note: Visiting rotations must be completed during the available rotation blocks. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate alternative dates for visiting students.
Important Dates:
- February 14, 2025: Duke VSLO application is released
- March 14, 2025: Due date for VSLO applications
- Mid-April 2025: Anticipated date for notifications to accepted students
Please note: The VSLO page may continue to accept applications after March 14, 2025, but we will be unable to review any applications received after this date.
Additional Opportunities to Connect with Duke Dermatology
Outside of our in-person visiting student elective, we offer virtual monthly drop-in sessions via Zoom with core faculty members May through August each year. Additionally, a formal Duke Dermatology information session is held each fall. If you are planning to join the Zoom sessions, please email Jessica Braddock (jessica.braddock@duke.edu) with the anticipated date(s) so we know to expect you.
Student Drop-in Q&A Session:
1. May 8, 2025 - Dr. Erin Lesesky 12pm - 12:30pm
2. June 4, 2025 - Dr. Amber Fresco 12pm - 12:30pm
3. July 10, 2025 - Dr. Erin Lesesky 12pm - 12:30pm
4. August 12, 2025 - Dr. Melodi Whitley 12:30pm - 1pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://duke.zoom.us/j/94676938300
Meeting ID: 946 7693 8300
The date and time of the fall information session will be available later in the year.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the application process or Duke Dermatology Department please contact:
Jessica Braddock
Residency Program Coordinator in Dermatology
Clinical Research Fellowship Program Coordinator in Dermatology
Email: jessica.braddock@duke.edu
For more information about the Duke Visiting Student program please contact:
Scott Campbell
Student Services Officer and Visiting Student Coordinator
Email: scott.campbell@duke.edu