Residency Program:

The residency training program offers training in post-graduate years two, three and four. Prior to acceptance to the program, a minimum of one postgraduate year must be completed. The dermatology training program centers around several institutions including Tulane University Hospital and Clinic, the Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans and Ochsner Clinic, all in New Orleans. In addition, dermatology residents treat patients at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Biloxi, MS. These multiple rotations provide a diversity of patient populations, a very broad spectrum of clinical disease, and exposure to numerous clinical faculty and their different approaches to the treatment of dermatologic diseases.

An extensive schedule of conferences and lectures are held each week. There are weekly review sessions of dermatopathology during which residents examine projected slides as well as glass slides under the microscope. Each week, a current dermatology journal is reviewed under staff supervision. Throughout the year, the residents attend a weekly basic science/clinical correlation conference. The conference covers the basic science, clinical and therapeutic aspects of selected dermatopathology topics. The residents attend weekly dermatopathology conferences, where histologic diagnosis of diseases is stressed. In addition, during surgical clinics, the residents are assisted by in-house faculty as well as clinical faculty members.

During the three years, basic science and clinical research is encouraged. During the first year, each resident has the responsibility for completing a library research project. In addition, development of clinical or basic science research project during the second year with presentation during the third year is expected. The areas of basic science or clinical research are extremely broad because of the extensive and varied interest of the full time and adjunct faculty. At the completion of the three-year residency, each resident is well prepared for certification, clinical practice, and if desired, pursuit of an academic career.

The Department is participating with ERAS for residency applications. No supplementary information is required prior to the interview. Please contact ERAS to arrange for your application:

http://www.aamc.org/eras/

Completed applications are considered for interviews. The Department does not necessarily judge applicants based solely on academic performance.

Deadline for applications is November 15 (each year).

The Department does not discriminate against any individual based on race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

To obtain more information contact:

Gayle Gilmore
Resident Coordinator
Department of Dermatology, TB-36
Tulane University Medical Center
1430 Tulane Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112

ggilmor@tulane.edu