The pediatric dermatology fellowship program at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is affiliated with both the Department of Dermatology and the Department of Pediatrics. The program received accreditation in 2009 through the American Board of Dermatology. The staff consists of two full-time pediatric dermatologists who see approximately 4,000 pediatric patients per year in the outpatient setting at OHSU University Hospital and OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital, and over 200 inpatient consultations annually.

The fellow will gain a wide experience with outpatient diagnosis and treatment, inpatient consultations, pediatric dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology, specialty collaboration, and clinical research. Areas of expertise include vascular anomalies, genodermatoses, Atopic dermatitis, pediatric psoriasis, and laser treatment of vascular birthmarks. In addition to the clinical experience, fellows participate in a number of didactic sessions to supplement their learning. These include Grand Rounds in the Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, pediatric resident case presentations, clinical translational research rounds, and pathology sign-out. Teaching and research are integral components of the program and fellows are expected to participate in the teaching of residents and medical students and participating in a research project during their fellowship.

Both Drs. Krol and Siegel are involved in many aspects of pediatric dermatology research within the department. Areas of pediatric dermatology research include atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vascular anomalies, hemangiomas, and PHACES syndrome.

Read more about the ABD requirements for subspecialty certification in pediatric dermatology

• Alfons L. Krol, M.D., Program Director
• Dawn H. Siegel, M.D.

The Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Program Directors through the Society for Pediatric Dermatology have registered with the San Francisco Match to facilitate the match process for Pediatric Dermatology Programs and fellowship applicants. The deadlines for the match for 2011 positions have not yet been determined and our program has not yet decided if we will participate in the match for 2011, but will update this in the fall of 2009 when the match dates are set.

Any applications that are late or received after the deadline will not be considered. If you are selected for an interview, you will be scheduled to visit OHSU to meet faculty and staff from both the Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, and to learn more about Portland.

• Successful completion of an accredited three-year dermatology residency program
• Eligibility for Oregon Medical license
• Current CV
• Personal statement
• OHSU application (download here)
• Dean's letter
• Three letters of recommendation

2010-2011 fellowship:
Deadline for submission of application materials: Dec 1, 2009
Interviews offered: December 2009
Interviews: December 2009 to February 2010
Match Day: To be determined for 2011 match

2011-2012 fellowship:
Applications accepted anytime after July 1, 2009.

Please send all application materials to:
Alfons L. Krol, M.D., Program Director
Oregon Health & Science University
Department of Dermatology (CH 16D)
3303 S.W. Bond Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97239

Phone: 503-494-1375
Fax: 503-494-6844
Email: andeshel@ohsu.edu