Many residents choose to pursue research projects over the course of their residency. Dermatology residents are encouraged to collaborate with clinical faculty to develop clinical case reports and case reviews, retrospective studies, and clinical research projects.
In the PGY-4 year, residents spend dedicated time in our Program for Clinical Research in Dermatology (PCRiD); this is a unique opportunity for residents to serve as sub-investigators on sponsored and departmental clinical research trials, learning how to use various clinical research tools (PASI, EASI, PGA, etc) and learning how to consent, screen and evaluate research participants.
Our residents' success in their research endeavors is evident in the publications and presentations related to their efforts. Residents are encouraged to submit abstracts for presentation at national meetings; all residents are expected to prepare at least one case write-up for our regional Michigan Dermatological Society Meeting each year.
For residents with strong research and academic interests, our NIH-funded (T32) Training Program in Cell and Molecular Dermatology supports intensive research training within our department. Residents spend the first two years (PGY-2 and PGY-3) pursuing clinical training in dermatology. In the PGY-4 year, residents spend one quarter of their time in the clinic and three-quarters of their time in the lab.
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I really valued my time in Ann Arbor learning Dermatology from some of the most accomplished physicians and scientists in the entire field. The commitment to rigorous evidence based medicine that is delivered compassionately is something I will always try to emulate. I also really prize the commitment to education and research that was obvious during my residency. In fact, many of the questions in skin biology that motivate my current research were born from areas of excellence within the U of Michigan Department of Dermatology.
