The dermatology residency training program at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is a three-year program that offers broad training in cutaneous medicine and surgery. Directed by Dr. Theresa Devere, the program provides extensive clinical and research instruction in all aspects of dermatology. The program has strong ties to Portland's active dermatologic community. Affiliate (volunteer) faculty from surrounding communities play an active teaching role in lectures and conferences.

Four residents are appointed each year following at least a PGY1 year in medicine, surgery or pediatrics. In addition to clinical duties, residents participate in weekly conferences, journal clubs and other didactic sessions. Opportunities exist for individual residents to pursue avenues of research interest.

Read about the residency program in the Department of Dermatology (hyperlink)

Surgery, dermatopathology and pediatric fellowships are also available for those who would like to sub-specialize after completing dermatology residency. Additionally, the department offers a postdoctoral research fellowship.

For more information see dermatology fellowships and postdoctoral fellowship training program

Third or fourth year medical students from OHSU, as well as visitors from other institutions, may spend an elective four week rotation in dermatology or dermatopathology. Additionally, physician assistant students and residents from other programs may visit the Department of Dermatology at OHSU for elective rotations.

Read about medical student rotations in the Department of Dermatology.

The Department of Dermatology is a full-service academic department of Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon's only academic health center.

Since its beginnings in 1912, the Department of Dermatology has been known for its outstanding patient care and community service to the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Stable leadership and innovative research have consistently provided programs and services that continue to improve the health of the patients that we serve. Equally important has been the education of residents, interns, medical students and postdoctoral fellows. To date, more than 150 residents and 20 dermatologic surgery fellows have been trained through the efforts of the department. The addition of fellowships in dermatopathology and pediatric dermatology has also contributed greatly to the state and national need for dermatologists and health care providers, with more than 40 percent of dermatologists trained staying within the Pacific Northwest.

The Department is distinguished for its accomplishments in basic and clinical research in atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, skin cancer and psoriasis. Under the leadership of Neil A. Swanson, M.D., the Department has enjoyed a long period of growth in patient care that has helped to support the development of a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art services. Internationally-known experts in skin treatment and sub-specialties contribute to the Department's well regarded reputation.

Currently the program has faculty with expertise in:

• Atopic dermatitis
• Bullous diseases
• Dermatopathology
• Pediatric dermatology
• Contact and occupational dermatitis
• Surgery and oncology
• Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma
• Hair loss
• Laser treatment
• Psoriasis
• Cosmetic procedures
• Mole mapping/pigmented lesions
• Nails
• Autoimmune diseases

Residents, fellows and medical students gain clinical experience in settings covering a broad range of patient populations. Clinical teaching facilities participating in the educational programs include OHSU Hospital, OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), Kaiser Permanente, and community clinics.

OHSU Hospital
OHSU Hospital is a 500 bed hospital with support services located throughout the University, including nationally known treatment and diagnostic facilities. Each year more than 160,000 patients come to OHSU for one or more appointments, hospital stays, day surgeries or visits to the Emergency Department.

OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital
OHSU Doernbecher Children Hospital is a 70 bed facility located adjacent to OHSU Hospital. More than 1,300 doctors and staff are dedicated to diagnosing and treating both common illnesses and complex diseases at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital.

Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC)
The VAMC is closely affiliated with the University and connected to University Hospital by a sky bridge. The Medical Center is a fully equipped medical facility with subsidiary services and diagnostic facilities.

The Department of Dermatology at OHSU has fully equipped basic science research laboratory space under the directorship of Dr. Molly Kulesz-Martin.

Read about the Research Division in the Department of Dermatology.