Dermatopathology Fellowship

Last Updated: September 29, 2009

Applying to our program

Applications for the academic year 2012 (July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012) will be accepted during the period July 1, 2009 through November 15, 2009. Interviews for these positions will be conducted in early December 2009.

DEADLINE: Monday, November 15, 2009
All applications must be received by November 15, 2009 to be considered for an interview.
(Please allow at least 10 business days for US Mail to reach our program)

Candidates will be notified about the status of their application via email until their application is complete.

Interviews will be held Monday, December 14th, 2009.

Applicants will need to submit the following documents to apply to the program:

• Application* (must be typed)
• Curriculum vitae*
• Personal statement*
• 3 letters of recommendation (sent directly to the program)
• Medical school transcripts
• Medical school dean's letter
• USMLE reports and/or ECFMG (if applicable)

*Application, CV, and Personal Statement may be sent via email to Xana.Brown@uphs.upenn.edu

Copies of transcripts, dean's letter and USMLE/ECFMG are accepted.

Application and requirements will be posted on this site in early summer, 2009.

Please direct all inquiries to:
Xana Brown
Dermatopathology Fellowship Program
University of Pennsylvania
3600 Spruce Street, 2 Maloney Building
Philadelphia, Pa 19104
Email: Xana.Brown@uphs.upenn.edu
Fax: 215-349-5615

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University of Pennsylvania Dermatopathology Fellowship Program FREIDA Listing

Number of Positions per Year
Two ACGME accredited fellowship appointments are available. Training may be also offered or extended based upon postdoctoral collaborative research interactions at either the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania or the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Prior Education /Training Requirements
Board Eligible/Board Certified in Dermatology or Pathology

Application Deadline
The application deadline is November 15th, 20 months prior to the start of the fellowship.

Description of Training Program
The goal of this fully approved program is training and certification in dermatopathology that will produce future leaders in clinical or academic practice. One or two years are offered that encompass comprehensive exposure to diagnostic dermatopathology, immunodermatology, correlative clinical dermatology and research. The physical and administrative location of the Dermatopathology Divison in the Department of Dermatology affords routine clinical/patient interaction. Opportunities to interface with members of the Pathology Department are integral to the program. The Division emphasizes application of specialized technology and expertise advantageous to both future academic pursuits and community practice. Exposure to immunofluorescence microscopy, immunohistochemistry, specialized microscopy and ultrastructure and diagnostic molecular biology is offered. Fellows assume teaching responsibilities at the Medical School , residency, staff and post graduate levels. Areas of specialized faculty expertise include malignant melanoma, cutaneous lymphoma, psoriasis, bullous disorders, cutaneous manifestations of immunodeficiency states, and alopecia.

Penn Dermatopathology Service

Program Director

Rosalie Elenitsas, MD
2 Maloney Bldg - HUP
3600 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel: 215-662-4497
Rosalie.Elenitsas@uphs.upenn.edu

Program Coordinator

Xana Brown
2 Maloney Bldg - HUP
3600 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel: 215-662-4497
Xana.Brown@uphs.upenn.edu