University of Michigan Program
About This Program
Established in 1912 and one of the oldest programs in the nation, our residency program combines the virtues of compassionate care and sound clinical judgment with the technological resources of a major research institution. UM dermatology offers a traditional three-year training program that provides a challenging, dynamic and multifaceted experience in an atmosphere that promotes intellectual stimulation and academic growth.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Yolanda Rosi Helfrich, MD, BA
Michigan Med Univ of Michigan
Primary Program Contact
Kim Desbrough
Univ of Michigan Health System
Locations
Michigan Med Univ of Michigan
1910 Taubman Ctr SPC 5314
1500 E Medical Center Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
2215 Fuller Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 7, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.