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 six residency positions for each year of the three-year
program. It is the oldest dermatology training program in Texas and has a long record of producing high-quality
dermatologists. Completion of a PGY1 year as designated by the American Board of Dermatology 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
required to round out the learning process through our Dermatology
Scholarly Project. We expect our graduating
residents to be board certifiable, to be competitive candidates for
fellowship or academic positions, and to be excellent clinicians.