Dermatology"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 American Academy of Dermatology Dermatology Interest Group Association M3 Students: Dermatology Specialty SessionDuring 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 Coordinators:
 | Bethanee Schlosser, MD
Dermatology Career Advising Coordinator
bschloss@nmff.org
(312) 695-7932 |
or  | Roopal Kundu, MD
Dermatology Career Advising Coordinator
rkundu@nmff.org
(312) 695-7932 |
or  | Maria L. Colavincenzo, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
676 N. St. Clair, Ste 1600
Chicago, IL 60611 |
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)
- Rheumatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Allergy
- Oncology
Dermatology Mock CV
ERAS Application Service
NRMP Match Service
Northwestern University Dermatology Match Lists:
Click Here |
For more information on the NMH Department of Dermatology:
Department of Dermatology
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
676 North St. Clair Street, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60611
Administrative Office:
Phone: 312-695-3721
Fax: 312-695-0664 | 
