(l-r) Wenelia Baghoomian, MD, Pragna Naidoo, MD, Paul Nghiem, MD, PhD, Emily Marré, MD, Aisha Jamison, MD, Marissa Appiah, MD
overview
Our program’s mission is to cultivate compassionate, professional, and inquisitive future leaders and expert dermatologists. The dermatology residency program consists of three years of clinically oriented instruction with the trainee rotating through all the hospitals in the University of Washington system, as well as the Puget Sound Veterans Hospital and Seattle Children's Hospital. The curriculum includes clinical mentorship by full-time faculty and training with over two dozen clinical faculty. Residents practice at outpatient clinics, hospital ward rounds, and teaching conferences. The program allows graduated responsibility for patient care, satisfies the requirements of the American Board of Dermatology and is currently accredited through ACGME.
program Highlights
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Rich in-patient consultative and outpatient experiences at major medical centers
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Unique specialty clinics including derm-rheum, Merkel cell carcinoma, pigmented lesions, blistering diseases, CTCL, HIV, dermatologic oncology, medical genetics, nail disorders, contact dermatology, and more
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Comprehensive clinical and didactic curriculum to ensure preparation for independent practice, boards, and beyond
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Training dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, and dermatologic surgery
Program Aims
- Recruit intellectually curious, industrious, and committed individuals with a broad range of perspectives and experiences who are eager to contribute to a collaborative learning environment.
- Train residents to expertly diagnose and manage routine and medically complex dermatologic conditions across ambulatory, inpatient, and virtual care settings, with progressive responsibility and independence.
- Provide structured exposure to the spectrum of career paths in dermatology, enabling residents to make informed decisions about their futures while fully engaging in the program’s robust clinical and scholarly training.
- Prepare residents to become outstanding clinicians, educators, advocates, and leaders who serve their communities with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
- Foster a culture of mutual support, transparency, and collaboration among residents, faculty, and program leadership to promote group well-being and sustainable engagement in the field of dermatology.
- Acknowledge and work within the structural and funding constraints of the training environment while maintaining a consistent, equitable, and high-quality educational experience for all residents.
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Resident Reflections
"I could not be happier to train at UW for my dermatology residency. UW Dermatology's greatest strength is the people that make up the division. The faculty are incredibly supportive and dedicated teachers who treat the residents as people first. I am continually inspired by my co-residents and love the collaborative, fun learning environment we have created as a group. A major strength of training at UW is the diversity of training sites and the large catchment area especially if you love a good zebra case. Plus, Seattle is an amazing and beautiful place to live!" —Mariam Alam, MD, third-year resident, 2023-24 Chief Resident
contact
To reach the UW Dermatology Residency Program, please email dermres@uw.edu, or call 206.685.6120.