Dermatology
Specialty
Specialty Training
| Academic year | 2024 |
| Number of accredited programs | 145 |
| Length of accredited training | 3 |
| Minimum number of prior years required | 1 |
| Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion | sometimes |
| Average number of PY1 interviews | 39.3 |
| Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview | 66% |
| Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview | 24% |
| Total number of active residents/fellows | 1,619 |
| Average number of residents/fellows | 11.5 |
| Average percent female | 66% |
| Average percent international medical graduates | 3% |
| Average percent DOs | 10% |
| Average number of full-time physician faculty | 13.8 |
| Average number of part-time physician faculty | 2.7 |
| Average percent female full-time physician faculty | 53% |
| Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow | 1.1 |
| Average hours on duty per week | 45 |
| Average maximum consecutive hours on duty | 12 |
| Average days off duty per week | 1.9 |
| Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics | 75% |
| Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings | 31% |
| Average resident/fellow compensation | $69,321.70 |
| Average number of days of vacation | 18 |
Combined Training Programs
Graduates' Career Plans
In 2024, 499 residents or fellows completed training in Dermatology. Program directors knew of the plans of 450 (90.2%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
| Completing training | 499 |
| With known plans | 450 (90.2%) |
| Pursuing more training | 118 (26.2%) |
| Practicing in the US | 214 (47.6%) |
| Group practice | 144 (67.3%) |
| In same specialty | 214 (100%) |
| In same state as program | 74 (34.6%) |
| In NHSC or similar underserved area | 2 (0.9%) |
| Academician | 113 (25.1%) |
| Full-time | 110 (97.3%) |
| Military | 0 (0%) |
| Non-clinical research | 2 (0.4%) |
| Non-medical career/left country | 1 (0.2%) |
| Unemployed | 2 (0.4%) |