Dermatopathology Fellowship

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Dermatopathology Fellowship

Next Opening 2028-2029  

Dr. Grace Wang (left) working with two fellows in the Dermatopathology sign-out room.Dr. Grace Wang (left) working with two fellows in the Dermatopathology sign-out room.The Department of Pathology, in conjunction with the Department of Dermatology, offers an ACGME-accredited, one-year fellowship in dermatopathology with emphasis on diagnostic dermatopathology. The program is well balanced and provides broad exposure to all areas of dermatopathology, including inflammatory dermatoses and cutaneous oncology. Pathology-trained fellows spend half of each day during an eight-month period of their training rotating in the Dermatology Clinic. Dermatology-trained fellows spend half of each day for an eight-month period in surgical pathology, with an emphasis on areas that overlap with dermatopathology. All fellows interact closely with residents and faculty in both departments as well as the University of Michigan Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Oncology Program. The dermatopathology service receives approximately 30,000 accessions per year, including in-house cases, outside consultative cases, “transfer” cases enriched in melanomas and Merkel cell carcinomas, and direct immunofluorescence specimens. In addition, the fellows will gain first-hand experience in interpreting molecular diagnostic tests used in dermatopathology, via our Dermatopathology Molecular Laboratory. The fellows are encouraged to participate in investigative projects in the area of dermatopathology.

Requirements:
Applicants must be US citizens, legal permanent residents (green card holders) or J1 visa holders who are board-certified or eligible in anatomic pathology and/or dermatology.  

All non-US or Canadian medical school graduates must hold a current, valid ECFMG certificate and be eligible for a State of Michigan professional license. State of Michigan license eligibility information is available at: www.michigan.gov/. 

How to apply:
Beginning the 2028-2029 academic year, the Dermatopathology Fellowship will be participating in the NRMP match. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and complete applications must be submitted by October 31, 2026.  Complete applications will consist of the following:

  • Fellowship application
  • Current CV
  • Three letters of recommendation

Applications should be submitted electronically:  click here

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All letters of recommendation may be sent to Marie Goldner, GME Program Administrator via e-mail at:  mariesas@med.umich.edu

Interviews will be offered after the application deadline and review of all applications has been completed.  There will be no rolling interview invitations.

All interviews will continue to be conducted virtually.

The University of Michigan offers highly competitive salaries and tremendous benefits to our residents/fellows. An overview of salary, benefits, and employment eligibility is available on the following website:   https://medschool.umich.edu/programs-admissions/residency-fellowship/acgme-fellowships