Dermatology residency training includes outpatient clinics, wards, consultation and emergency services, as well as private patient clinics, histopathology, dermatologic surgery, immunodermatology, lectures and conferences, journal clubs and teaching sessions. Our program emphasizes patient care, teaching and research. There is regular correlation of clinical diagnosis and dermatopathology, both in conferences and on a case by case basis. A thorough understanding of the biology of the skin is also emphasized. The remainder of the year is spent in the clinics at Children's, Veterans and University Hospitals and the STD Clinic of the Cincinnati Health Department.
Residents also gain experience from emergency room and inpatient consultations at each hospital.
In-depth training in dermatopathology is provided during a two month rotation. A two-month rotation at Children's Hospital Medical Center includes outpatient and inpatient experiences. Additional VA and University clinics allow second year residents to maintain continuity care for their patients. Many residents complete multiple publications while in training. Further experience is also available in dermatopathology, clinical dermatology and consultations.