First Year Resident
Start Year
2025
What are your career interests?
I am passionate about medical dermatology, complex medical dermatologic conditions, and the ethical dimensions of dermatologic care. I am also deeply committed to academic dermatology, with a strong interest in health equity, medical education, and the intersection of artificial intelligence and dermatology. My goal is to build a career that combines patient care with scholarship and advocacy, particularly for underserved populations.
Why did you choose Duke for residency training?
I chose Duke because of its outstanding reputation in both clinical training and academic dermatology. I was drawn to the program’s strong emphasis on mentorship, dedication to health equity, and the opportunity to train in a setting that balances excellence in patient care with cutting-edge research. I also deeply appreciated the program’s supportive culture and commitment to nurturing residents with diverse career interests, including advocacy, ethics, and education.
Education & Training
Undergraduate: Emory University, BA, Psychology, 2019
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, MD, 2024
Internship: IM, University of North Carolina, 2024-2025
Residency: Dermatology, Duke University, 2025 - 2028
Awards & Honors
- The Dermatology Foundation, Diversity Research Supplement Award
- University of Pennsylvania, Dermatology ECuRE (Early Cutaneous Research Experience) Fellowship
- University of Pennsylvania, Health Policy Research Fellowship
Publications & Presentations
Ferreira A, Gotschall JW, Grant-Kels JM. Dermatologists' ethical obligation to underserved populations. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 May;90(5):1119-1120. PMID: 37054811
Ferreira A, Gotschall JW, Grant-Kels JM. Ethical concerns of direct-to-consumer genetic testing. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 May;90(5):1117-1118. PMID: 37024050
Ferreira AL, Lipoff JB. The complex ethics of applying ChatGPT and language model AI in dermatology. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Oct;89(4):e157-e158. PMID: 37263382
Ferreira AL, Gotschall JW, Ogunleye TA, Grant-Kels JM. Environmental ethics of AAD meeting samples. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Jul;91(1):199-200. PMID: 37328002
Ferreira A, Buckey TM, Grant-Kels JM. Ethical obligations regarding genetic testing and family members. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Aug;91(2):402-403. PMID: 37343828
Ferreira A, Wang A, Grant-Kels JM. Ethical challenges in surrogate vs provider prognoses. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Oct;91(4):782-783. PMID: 37633465
Ferreira AL, Stoff B, Grant-Kels JM. Supreme Court affirmative action ruling: Implications for dermatology. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Nov;91(5):1027-1028. PMID: 37751777
Ferreira AL, Chu B, Grant-Kels JM, et al. Evaluation of ChatGPT dermatology responses. JMIR Dermatol. 2023 Nov 17;6:e49280. PMID: 37976093
Buckey TM, Ferreira AL, Grant-Kels JM. Severe cutaneous adverse reactions and ethical management. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025 Apr;92(4):964-965. PMID: 38224911
Ferreira AL, Gotschall JW, Grant-Kels JM. Ethics of no-show fees in dermatology. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025 May;92(5):1183-1184. PMID: 38307142
Ferreira A, Gotschall JW, Grant-Kels JM. Informed consent and trial underrepresentation. Clin Dermatol. 2024 May-Jun;42(3):297-298. PMID: 38401698
Parente JBM, Silva GS, Gotschall JW, Ferreira AL, et al. Biomedical and ethical aspects of skin lightening. Clin Dermatol. 2024 Sep-Oct;42(5):513-514. PMID: 38615979
Choe J, Shields A, Ferreira A, et al. Isotretinoin for transgender patients on masculinizing hormones. JAMA Dermatol. 2024 Jul;160(7):741-745. PMID: 38809569
Ferreira AL, Sow YN, Grant-Kels JM. DEI and antisemitism in dermatology. Clin Dermatol. 2024 Nov-Dec;42(6):721-722. PMID: 38901713
Ferreira AL, Windsor AM, et al. Vestibular dysfunction across the lifespan. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Jan;172(1):254-261. PMID: 39210724
Ferreira AL, Lipoff JB, Fabbro SK. Cost-saving platforms in dermatology. JAMA Dermatol. 2024 Nov;160(11):1149-1150. PMID: 39259524
Villalona S, Castillo BS, Chavez Perez C, Ferreira A, et al. Interventions for financial toxicity in cancer care. Curr Oncol. 2024 Feb;31(2):918-932. PMID: 38392062
Shi CR, Ferreira AL, et al. Cutaneous chronic GVHD: Diagnosis and management. Transplant Cell Ther. 2024 Sep;30(9S):S513-S533. PMID: 39370234
Dr. Cisneros has a weekly clinic in our resident continuity clinic at VA. This clinic is run by both resident and attending physicians at the VA. To make an appointment with Dr. Cisneros, please call 919-416-8070.