Dermatology Residency

Admission Requirements

We only accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Program (ERAS). Applications will be reviewed by the program application committee, and we follow the ERAS guidelines on timeline for interview offers and communications. Applicants offered an interview will be notified at the email address given on their application. Additional information as to the interview process will be included in the mailing.

The program is seeking well-rounded individuals who, through their application materials, demonstrate a broad and deep medical knowledge data base, an aptitude for Dermatology and cosmetic procedures including Dermpath and an unflagging work ethic founded on the team approach to patient care. Applicants must present a USMLE Step 2 score in their application materials.

Carilion adheres to all local, state and federal employment laws and administers its employment practices in keeping with the following guidelines. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, veteran states, disability, sex or other protected categories except as a bona fide occupational qualification. 

Prerequisites

• Prior to appointment in the program, residents must have successfully completed a broad-based clinical year (PGY1) in a program, accredited by the ACGME, or in such a program located in Canada and accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, in emergency medicine, family medicine, general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics or the transitional year.
• Carilion Clinic has prelim spots in Medicine and Surgery, which will require a separate application and interview. 
• If an applicant has completed or had training in another program, the residency program will consider transfers.
• Carilion Clinic Graduate Medical Education supports J-1 visas.
• The Carilion Clinic Dermatology Residency is participating in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) this fall. Please be aware that you must registered with the NRMP to be considered in the rank order list to match nrmp.org/applicants.
• Applications will be reviewed in September through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS), with an application deadline of November 1. 

Required information needed for ERAS

1. Current CV with list of research, abstracts, posters and publications
2. USMLE transcript showing Step 1 and Step 2 results
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Medical school information – diploma and transcript
5. Personal statement
6. Photo desired but not required

General Information

• If an applicant has completed or had training in another program, the residency program will consider transfers.
• Carilion Clinic Graduate Medical Education supports J-1 visas.
• All application materials must be submitted through ERAS.

Outside Rotators

Outside Rotators:
If you are a medical student or an outside resident, please contact the Visiting Student Affairs office at Carilion Clinic. Follow the instructions on the page. The Visiting Student office will work with you and our department to find convenient dates to rotate.

https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/applying-residencies-eras/