Dermatology Education and Training

Look at statistics before starting your search for dermatology training programs Before you choose to pursuing dermatology classes, look at some of the statistics on the field.

I recommend:  Look at dermatology career information at Exceleste. It discusses first becoming a physician with the American Medical Association, then going into the field of dermatology. Find additional career information on the University of Iowa Dept. of Dermatology database.

Look at nationally noted dermatology schools Find dermatology education and training programs that are excellent in the field.

I recommend:  Check out the UC Davis Dermatology Residency Program and dermatology courses. Their residents have the opportunity to work with more than 30 faculty and visiting faculty members in an learning setting. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dermatology Department Education site lists residency, fellowship, medical students education, dermatology primer and self-tutorial as well as patient education information. You can also find dermatology education and training at Case Western Reserve University, Department of Dermatology.

Look at dermatologist education continuing medical education programs For those in the dermatology fields, continuing medical education is a critical part of your career.

I recommend:  Pursue dermatologist training opportunities through courses from the American Academy of Dermatologists. Look at courses for dermatology CME through ArcMesa Educators' CMEdiscovery.com. You can also find free dermatology classes for dermatology CME from Skin Therapy Letter CME, which is accredited by the Boston University School of Medicine.