The Department of Dermatology takes pride in offering the highest quality medical and surgical care for diseases and conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. The department's recognized leaders in skin health offer services for adults, adolescents, and children. The department is equally balanced with experienced, skilled senior members and energetic, creative junior faculty members collaborating on patient care, research, and education.

A range of educational opportunities are available to prepare future dermatologists, as well as non-dermatologist clinicians. The medical education curriculum includes a selective clinical clerkship and advanced electives in clinical practice, research, and dermatopathology. 

The department's three-year residency program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and provides outstanding professional training for residents in the latest skills and knowledge of dermatology in order to provide patients with quality care. Residents get comprehensive training in adult and pediatric dermatology and dermatologic surgery. The correlation of cutaneous pathophysiology and histologic findings with clinical disease and response to therapy is strongly emphasized in the department's clinical services. While the emphasis of training in this department is clinical, research (either clinical or laboratory) is encouraged.

The department's one-year ACGME-accredited Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship provides a robust training experience in the evaluation and treatment of dermatologic oncology patients undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery within a multidisciplinary setting. 

The Department of Dermatology rotation is one of eight selective courses offered to second-, third-, and fourth-year medical students. The selective clerkship provides an introduction to both common and uncommon dermatologic conditions, offering students a foundational understanding of dermatology as a specialty. Students spend two weeks in clinic and participate in computer-based tutorials, interactive physician-led educational sessions, and a hands-on suturing/procedure activity. Students can expect to see a good cross-section of patients, including those receiving primary or tertiary care at University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa River Landing, and VA Iowa City health care. Students will have the opportunity to participate in inpatient consultations, dermatologic surgery, and the dermatopathology service, according to interest and availability.

Our advanced electives provide an opportunity to explore the specialty more in depth, offering students additional hands-on clinical experience, dedicated time to pursue dermatologic research, and a deeper familiarity of dermatopathology. 

Dermatology Courses