Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
The goal of this program is to produce future leaders in clinical or academic practice. Fellows participate in daily signout of the high-volume dermatopathology practice. Multiple educational conferences are a part of the program, including many that involve clinical - pathological correlation. Faculty specialized expertise includes malignant melanoma, cutaneous lymphoma, bullous disorders, immunodeficiency states, nail disorders, infectious diseases, and alopecia.
Total Program Size
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
13
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
196
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
209
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
400
Minimum score
400
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
13
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
100
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1004111012
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Emily
Last Name
Chu
Degrees
MD, PhD, PhD
Address
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvan
2 Maloney Building, 3600 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.195113 39.95054)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kristina
Last Name
DiGiacomo
Address
Hosp of the Univ of Pennsylvania
2 Maloney Bldg Dermatology
3600 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.195109 39.950541)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
50.00
% Male
50.00
Total Physician
23
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
34.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
11.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $82,720 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $73,049 | 20 | 7 |
| Year 6 | $75,504 | 20 | 7 |
Total Positions
2
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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First Year Positions
2