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Dear Dermatology Resident Applicant: Thank you for your interest in the Dermatology Residency Program at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston. We participate in ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service), and each applicant must apply through his or her school of graduation. Foreign medical graduates will need to contact the ECFMG at (215) 386-5900 or www.ECFMG.org. Our program is approved by the ACGME Residency Review Committee for Dermatology and the American Board of Dermatology for three years of training. Our primary objective is to produce well-trained, competent clinical dermatologists. However, the program has sufficient latitude to allow preparation for either private practice or an academic career. Besides the clinical research, in which all trainees participate, there are opportunities for basic research. Our training program utilizes the facilities of the UTMB Hospitals. We have an active conference schedule that is supplemented by participation in the monthly Houston Dermatological Society meeting. In addition, trainees are encouraged to participate in a variety of regional and national dermatology society meetings. We accept two or three new residents each year. Trainees are selected by a Residency Selection Committee consisting of our faculty and resident staff. Selections are based on past academic performance, recommendations, and assessments by the committee members during a personal interview. Occasional past residents have been board certified in pathology, dermatopathology, or internal medicine. The UTMB Department of Pediatrics sponsors a combined 5-year residency in pediatrics and dermatology (one resident selected every other year). Rankings are submitted by the applicant and the institution following the same schedule utilized by the National Residency Matching Program for PGY-1 training positions. Applicants match into both PGY-1 and PGY-2 positions at the same time. Although this option provides a distinct advantage for students applying for both PGY-1 and PGY-2 positions, it does not prevent us from accepting applicants for PGY-2 positions who have already completed their initial year of training. We are now accepting applications for first-year dermatology residency training (PGY-2) that begins on July 1, 2009. Applications must be received by November 1, 2007 to be considered. Applicants who are selected for interview will be asked to visit Galveston in January 2008. Invitations for January interviews are usually sent in December. Between 20 and 30 applicants are interviewed each year. Sincerely, Richard F. Wagner, Jr., M.D. |
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The Department of Dermatology was established at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in 1920. The objectives of the department are to provide excellent teaching for medical students, residents and fellows in order to foster outstanding clinical care for Texas residents, model patient care, and the advancement of knowledge through scholarly activities. The UTMB Dermatology Residency Program is fully accredited and includes two or three residency positions for each year of the three-year program. It is the oldest dermatology training program west of the Mississippi and has a long record of producing high-quality dermatologists. Completion of an internship is required before entering the residency program. The basic emphasis in our program is the development of a firm foundation for the practice of dermatology by learning to diagnose and treat skin diseases and cutaneous manifestations of systemic diseases. Participation in research is expected to round out the learning process through our Dermatology Scholarly Project. Any resident presenting a paper at a national meeting may do so at departmental expense. We expect our graduating residents to be board certifiable, to be competitive candidates for fellowship or academic positions, and to be excellent clinicians. |
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Unique strengths of this residency
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Thank you for your interest in the Dermatology Residency Program at UTMB. We participate in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) described below. Each applicant must apply with his or her school of graduation. Foreign medical students will need to contact the ECFMG at (215) 386-5900 or www.ECFMG.org. Please request that the National Board of Medical Examiners supply ERAS with an official USMLE transcript so that we may receive your board scores. Our program is approved by the ACGME Residency Review Committee for Dermatology and the American Board of Dermatology for three years of training. We accept two or three new residents each year. Trainees are selected by a Residency Selection Committee consisting of our faculty and resident staff. Selections are based on past academic performance, recommendations, and assessments by the committee members during a personal interview. We appoint our residents through the National Residency Matching program "Advance Placement for Students" option. Under the advanced placement for student option, rankings are submitted by the applicant and the institution following the same schedule utilized by the National Residency Matching Program for PGY-1 training positions. Applicants match into both PGY-1 and PGY-2 positions at the same time. Although this option provides a distinct advantage for students applying for both PGY-1 and PGY-2 positions, it does not prevent us from accepting applicants for PGY-2 positions who have already completed their initial year of training. Applications for our first-year residency program, which commences on July 1, 2009, must be submitted by November 1, 2007. For additional information, contact Kimberly Cooper via email at kjcooper@utmb.edu. Invitations for interviews will be sent to selected candidates in December. Interviews will usually be completed by the end of January. To obtain more information and an application form, visit the ERAS (electronic residency application service) Web Site at http://www.aamc.org/eras. |
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| Internship The American Board of Dermatology requires all residents to have a postgraduate year of medical training in a specialty approved by the Board (i.e., internal medicine, general surgery, family practice, obstetrics & gynecology, pediatrics, or emergency medicine) before starting their dermatology training. It is the responsibility of the applicant to apply for a PGY-1 position. An applicant who is interested in pursuing an internship in internal medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch should contact the Internal Medicine Residency Office at (409) 772-2654. Interviews with both the Department of Internal Medicine and the Department of Dermatology often can be scheduled on the same day. First Year The residency begins on July 1. House staff orientation is usually held during the last two days of June. First-year residents will staff the Residents' Dermatology Clinic, assist in the Faculty Clinics as assigned, attend the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Clinic (Tuesday), 39th Street Clinic in Galveston (Wednesday), Texas City Clinic (Thursday), and Clear Lake Clinic (Thursday). Procedures are also scheduled for the afternoons. Second Year Second-year residents will spend six months of the year staffing the General Residents' Clinic in the mornings and will see consults in the afternoons, except for Fridays, when they will assist Dr. Raimer in staffing the Pediatric Dermatology Clinic. Four to six months (Tues, Wed, Thurs) are spent with Dr. Wagner on the Dermatological Surgery Service. This is in addition to the surgical experience gained during all three years of residency. Third Year Third-year residents will alternate assuming Chief Resident duties and will spend mornings and afternoons as assigned staffing the Residents' Clinics. One afternoon a week, they will staff the TDCJ Clinic; and twice a month, they will hold a Telemedicine Clinic for the TDCJ. For six months of the year, a third-year resident will sign out slides with our dermatopathologists. Senior residents typically rotate through the Geriatric Dermatology Clinic in Santa Fe, Texas once or twice a month. Electives Third-year residents can enroll in a two-week off-campus elective that will enable them to acquire skills not offered by the UTMB Dermatology Residency Program. After completing the off-campus elective, senior residents must make a departmental presentation about their experience. Research by Dermatology Residents Original research projects can be performed with faculty in any of the following categories:
Dermatology Scholarly Project: Call Call is taken from home by residents for one week at a time to equal about 7-8 weeks per resident per year. Holidays are covered by first-year residents. Weekly Schedule of Clinics and Conferences We have an active conference schedule that is supplemented by participation in the monthly Houston Dermatological Society meeting. In addition, trainees are encouraged to participate in a variety of regional and national dermatology society meetings. |
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Patient care is conducted primarily in the Dermatology Clinics located in the University Hospital Clinics (UHC) building. The UHC clinics have 12 fully equipped examination and treatment rooms. Other clinical care is provided at the following sites:
Benefits
Stipends (annual) 2007-2008
House Staff Contract THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH On the recommendation of, Program Director of the Sample Program residency/fellowship, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) is pleased to offer you a position as resident/fellow at the postgraduate year - level, hereinafter referred to as PGY - ___ subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. The period of your appointment as PGY- ___ in this program will begin on ___/___/____ and end on ___/___/____. The appointment is contingent on confirmation of your graduation from medical school, satisfaction of state licensure requirements, and the satisfaction of requirements for a J\ visa, if applicable. More detailed appointment information including institutional orientation, licensure/institutional permits, DEA registration, and "moonlighting" will be found in Section I of the "UTMB Hospitals--General Information for House Staff." and in Appendix 2.2. Subject to your satisfactory participation in the residency program during the term of this Agreement, you will receive salary and benefits as may be established by UTMB for its house staff. As a house officer at UTMB, your salary is subject to all deductions required by state and federal law and such other deductions as you may authorize. More detailed salary and benefit information will be found in Section II of the "UTMB Hospitals--General Information for House Staff' and in Appendix 2. 3. As a house officer at UTMB, you will be expected to perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to you and use your best efforts to provide safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. Your performance will be subject to all rules and regulations established by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, local rules and regulations contained in The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston "Handbook of Operating Procedures" and, for your specific residency program, the applicable requirements of the Essentials of Approved Residencies, as promulgated by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). You agree to be subject to the position description and basic responsibilities of a resident for which UTMB will provide an opportunity in APPENDIX IA & 1B of the "UTMB Hospitals--General Information for House Staff." 4. Appointment as a house officer at UTMB is for one year. You will be notified at least four months prior to the conclusion of this appointment (Item #1, Page I) if the faculty of your program does not intend to offer an appointment to you for the following year. This does not apply if you are in the last year of training for your program. If non-renewal of contract occurs within four months prior to end of this agreement, you will be provided with as much written notice of the intent not to renew as circumstanced reasonably allow. You agree that you will notify your program director at least four months prior to conclusion of this appointment if you do not plan to continue in the residency program after completion of the current level of appointment. 5. Your performance as a PGY- ___ will be reviewed and electronically evaluated by the faculty of your program on a quarterly basis in addition to other formal evaluations. You agree that you will be dismissed from the program during the term of this Agreement upon the determination by the faculty that your level of performance or professionalism does not meet the standards of the program and is unsatisfactory. Such dismissal shall be in accordance with the Regents rules and UTMB procedures. More detailed information concerning House Staff Due Process, Appeal and Grievance policies and procedures are found in Section III of the "UTMB Hospitals--General Information for House Staff." 6. In the event any provision(s) of this Agreement is (are) held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected by such invalidity. Please indicate your acceptance of the position as PGY - ___ in the Sample Program residency/fellowship program and the terms and conditions set forth above by signing in the space indicated below and returning the signed Agreement to the UTMB House Staff Office in the enclosed envelope. Your signature also indicates that you have read, understand, and agree to the requirements contained in the "UTMB Hospitals-General Information for House Staff' which has been provided to you. Signature of Program Director Signature of House Officer NAME Sample Program Residency Program Original: House Staff Office Approved by the Graduate Medical Education Advisory Committee |
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