The Barrett Cancer Center provides the highest quality care to cancer patients. The University Medical Arts Building houses the private practice corporations of many of the Medical Center's clinical departments, including dermatology. It houses a 136,000 volume library, including major dermatological journals. Audiovisual resources and library computer terminals expand the teaching and information retrieval capabilities of this library. The Veterans Administration Medical Center Outpatient clinics are held three afternoons per week.
Many patients require surgical treatment.
Direct attending supervision is available until the resident becomes skilled with the procedures. Twice per month a dermatological surgeon from the community attend a special clinic to supervise more time-consuming procedures such as flaps and grafts. There is a dermatopathologist at the VA who is available to review all dermatopathology specimens. Daily inpatient consultations are made by the dermatology resident and faculty. Continuity of care is emphasized.