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Micrographic Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship

The University of Michigan Medical School Department of Dermatology Micrographic Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship reflects the broad scope and growth of dermatologic surgery and cutaneous oncology. Our 2-year training program encompasses comprehensive training with seven supervising faculty.

Program Overview

During the first year of our program, successful applicants will complete the ACGME accredited training program. During the second year of the program, the fellow will become a faculty member (Clinical Instructor) in our Department. This year is intended to allow further exploration of career interests and provides time to solidify the skills learned during the fellowship year.

Our training program involves: Mohs surgery including advanced reconstruction; multidisciplinary non-melanoma skin cancer management; treatment of melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and other rare tumors (over 1,500 new cases annually) including advanced multidisciplinary management.

  • Eligibility for Fellowship Training
    Qualified applicants will have completed a dermatology residency program which meets ACGME requirements by the specified start date. Board eligibility in dermatology is required at the beginning of the fellowship. Read more about ACGME Program Requirements.
  • Number of Positions: one
  • Length of Training: Two years
    • Year 1 - Training in ACGME accredited fellowship program
    • Year 2 - Join our Department as a faculty member (Clinical Instructor), intended to allow further exploration of career interests and provides time to solidify skills learned during the fellowship year
Application Information

Interested applicants should apply online. We do not require supplemental application.

Important Dates:

  • August 1, 2024 - Application deadline
  • Fall 2024 - Interview invitations will be sent via SF Match messaging
  • Fall 2024 - Interviews - per institutional guidelines, our interviews will be virtual this year. Currently, we do not plan to require an in-person visit or second interview.
  • December 4, 2024 - Rank Order List Deadline - SF Match Timetable
  • December 11, 2024 - Match Results
  • July 1, 2025 - Fellowship Begins

Selection Process: Applications are reviewed by a faculty-based committee. 

Contact: Amanda Lewis, Fellowship Program Coordinator, [email protected].
 

Application Deadline

The application deadline is August 1, 2024 for a July 1, 2025 fellowship start date.

Sample Schedule
  Clinic Clinic Location
Monday All Day Mohs UM Rogel Cancer Center
Tuesday

AM - Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Oncology Clinic

PM - Administrative Time

UM Taubman Health Center
Wednesday All Day Mohs UM Rogel Cancer Center
Thursday All Day Mohs UM Rogel Cancer Center
Friday All Day Mohs UM Rogel Cancer Center

 

Evaluations

Fellows work closely with faculty in clinic, allowing for daily feedback. Fellows are formally evaluated by faculty quarterly & have formal 6-month evaluation meetings with the Program Director. Fellows are also given the opportunity to evaluate faculty, staff, & the program.

Teaching Opportunities

Fellows will work with Dermatology residents and medical students. Fellows also provide several resident lectures and surgery workshops throughout the training year.

Current Fellows

Current fellows are training to become future leaders in dermatology. We emphasize teamwork, excellence, and leadership while preparing our fellows with resources to be successful in their careers.

Meet Current Fellows
Case Logs - ACGME & ACMS Requirements
Procedures Required Minimum 2022-2023 Average
Mohs Surgical Cases Total 650 775
Mohs Surgical Cases as Primary 500 740
Mohs Surgical Cases Complex as Primary 50 230
Reconstruction Procedures as Primary 500 650
Advanced/Complex Reconstruction as Primary 50 95

In addition to the ACGME/ACMS requirements, we also track fellows exposure to advanced reconstruction procedures to ensure fellows are exposed to a variety of procedures.

Additional Opportunities

Professional Development  

Fellows are provided with up to $2500 for Professional Development, commonly used for attending a national conference or purchasing educational materials.  

Parking

The majority of our faculty & fellows choose to purchase a Blue Permit, allowing them to park nearest to the medical campus, with a short walk to the clinic space. Blue permits are currently $781 for the year, with monthly payroll deduction available. Additional information on available permits, including no-cost options

Visiting Rotators

At this time, we are unable to accept visiting rotators. We do not anticipate this will change in the near future, but you are welcome to check with the program coordinator. 

Program Leadership
Chris Bichakjian Christopher K Bichakjian, MD
Chair
Department of Dermatology
Clinical Professor of Dermatology
user Amanda Lewis
Fellowship Program Coordinator
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