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"Dermatology is the branch of medicine concerned with the skin and all of its related diseases and disorders. These specialists treat both kids and adults who present with any type of disease (either benign or malignant) of the skin, mouth, hair, nails, sweat and sebaceous glands, external genitalia, and mucous membranes" (Freeman, p.169).

-- Freeman, B. (2004). The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill: New York.

Dermatology Resources:
AAMC Careers in Medicine: Dermatology Specialty Information

M3 Students: Dermatology Specialty Session
During the winter of the M3 year, students should attend specialty sessions sponsored by the NMH departments to allow opportunity to learn more about the specialty as well as to meet the attendings and residents in the field.

Request an NMH Dermatology Advisor
Contact our Dermatology Advising Coordinator
Bethanee Schlosser, MD
Dermatology Career Advising Coordinator

Dermatology Residency Application Information

Suggested Electives

Dermatology at NU
Dermatology at another institution
Pediatric Dermatology (if interested in pediatric dermatology)
Dermatologic Surgery (if interested in dermatologic surgery)

Dermatology Mock CV
ERAS Application Service
NRMP Match Service

Northwestern University Dermatology Match Lists:

2003-2008
**No 2004 Match List (no students Matched in this Specialty)

For more information on the NMH Department of Dermatology:
Department of Dermatology
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine