2023 Graduate Spotlight: Marty Dittmer, MD

From improving the lives of our patients to research breakthroughs, every resident and fellow who has joined the Division of Dermatology has left an indelible mark on our program through their talent, curiosity, and dedication to exceptional care. 

As the Class of 2023 prepare to graduate and enter the next phase of their careers, we asked our grads to reflect our their experience at UW Dermatology and their post-graduation plans.

Congratulations Dr. Marty Dittmer! 

Martin Dittmer, MD

Dermatopathology Fellow
2022-23 Chief Resident — Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology

Hometown: Bettendorf, Iowa
Medical School: University of Iowa College of Medicine 
Internship: Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Additional Training: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Medical Research Fellow at Stanford University

What are your post-fellowship plans? 

I will be joining a health system in Wisconsin doing clinical dermatology and dermatopathology!

Who were your mentors and how did they support you?

All of the dermatopathology attendings were vital mentors for me. Dr. Shinohara, especially, was incredibly supportive of me and my family through the hardships of training when far away from other support.

Favorite memory or aspect of training? 

The microscope banter! Everyday was full of interesting cases and fun conversation at UW dermatopath sign-out.