Dermatology Residency

The primary goal of our Dermatology program is to provide excellent clinical training. Our residents receive a comprehensive educational experience in clinical dermatology, dermatopathology and dermatologic surgery. We also ensure protected time for our residents to read and participate in scholarly activities within their normal "duty hours".

Our residents provide dermatologic care to patients at various locations and we have a very close relationship with our primary care colleagues. Our program includes an active inpatient consultation service.

The Department of Dermatology is committed to inclusive excellence, building and actively pursuing a diverse community with varied perspectives.

Students who are members of groups underrepresented in medicine are encouraged to apply to the Visiting Student Diversity Program, which provides an opportunity for fourth year medical students to rotate with the Department of Dermatology as well as a stipend for housing.

The Department of Dermatology has maintained an active, accredited residency program since 1967. Graduates of the Residency program are found throughout the world in clinical and academic practices. Although our primary focus is clinical dermatology, we do have an ongoing clinical research program, and multiple graduates of our residency program are currently involved in full-time academic dermatology practices. Read more about Resident Alumni.

History of the program

Dr. Norm Asel established dermatology at the University of Missouri in 1960. We began our residency-training program in 1963 under the direction of Philip C. Anderson, MD. We are unique in our focus on small community and rural dermatology. We are especially proud of our residency program that includes eleven trainees and over 100 graduated residents. More than 100 other MU medical students have developed an interest in dermatology as a lifetime career, sufficient to enter the specialty through residency programs elsewhere. We have accumulated an "intellectual family" of almost 200 dermatologists during these 40 years of operation.

Learn about our interview process

How to Apply

The University of Missouri’s Department of Dermatology residency program participates in the National Residency Match Program and takes applications for residency exclusively through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) each fall. Applicants interested in applying for residency, whether current medical students, international medical graduates, or previously unmatched applicants, should apply directly through ERAS.

Our funding sources allow us to also accept residents that have completed partial or full residency training in another specialty. To be considered, an applicant must have completed their ERAS application process, including:

Completed ERAS application form
Med School transcript
USMLE transcript
Three letters of recommendation
Personal statement

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Step 2 scores are preferred, but not required.

Completed applications are reviewed by a committee of faculty and residents. There are limited interview spaces available. The program does participate in coordinated interview release with other programs nationally and will not schedule interviews outside of this process each year.

IMGA Students-Additional Requirements

J-1 visa or H-1B visa
Full unrestricted medical license

Application Timeline

Accepting applications: September 4, 2024 through ERAS
Program will begin reviewing applications: September 25, 2024
Interview invitations sent: ________________ @Jenkins, Ashley. November 2, 2024
Interviews to be held in late January and early February

Applicants are also encouraged to apply for the preliminary PGY1 residency positions in the department of Internal Medicine. Applicants are not required to interview separately with the Medicine department and will be ranked according to the Dermatology department rank list. Information regarding the preliminary position year will be provided during Dermatology interviews.