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Fellowship Welcome
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Other Resources
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2026-2027 Application Form
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Important Dates
Application Period
July 1 – August 23, 2024
Initial Interview Invitations
September 9, 2024
Interview Day
September 19, 2024
Initial Offer Extended
October 7, 2024
AY2027-2028 Opens
July 1, 2025
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AY2024-2025 – Filled
AY2025-2026
Independent Funding Position Available
AY2026-2027 – Open |
The Fellowship Program is ACGME-accredited for two (2) full-time PGY5 positions. Our primary position is funded by the University of Chicago Medicine. The second position requires independent funding from an approved institution.
Application Documents
Program Application
we do not accept the ASDP or CAP Standardized Application Form
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation emailed directly to the program (4 maximum)
- USMLE or COMPLEX score reports (all Steps) – non-official copies are accepted
- ECFMG Certificate (IMG applicants only) – J-1 Visa holders; we do not accept the HIB visa
- Photograph (.jpg or .jpeg format)
We request .pdf documents that are not password protected. All applications will be reviewed by our Program Director, Dr. Christopher Shea, and our dermatopathology faculty members. Invitations for interview are tentatively extended to September 14. Submit your electronic documents to the Dermatology Education Coordinator.
Second Position
We have a second position that is unfunded and an applicant must provide a letter of independent source of support, as well as the other application documents. The Letter of Support must:
- Be on official letterhead
- Confirm that the institution will pay the prevailing stipend and fringe benefit costs. For 2025-2026, those costs total approximately $99,840
- Confirm that the institution will pay the University of Chicago directly for the entire 12-month period of training, July 1 through June 30
- Stipulate that the funding is expressly for dermatopathology fellowship training at the University of Chicago
ASDP Application Process
Our program participates in the ASDP application process which is in lieu of a matching program. This is an effort to establish more uniformity and fairness for both fellowship applicants and fellowship programs. This process applies to external candidates only. We do NOT accept the Standard Application Form; our form is linked in the Quick Links bar to the left.
Benefits
Holidays
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Holiday
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
Leave
- Vacation – 20 weekdays
- Sick – 5 weekdays
- Maternity – 20 weekdays + accrued vacation & sick leave
- Paid Paternal – up to 30 weekdays
- Medical/Personal Leave of Absence – varies
- Other: Bereavement & Civil (Jury) – varies
Program Benefits
- Laptop and Software
- iPod and DermLite
- Selected Paid Conference Registration (CDS, AAD)
- Educational Fund for Discretionary Educational Spending
- Poster Printing
- Simulation Materials
- Lab Coats and Scrubs
- Professional Journal and Website Subscriptions
- Business Cards and Other Administrative Materials
Insurance
- Health, Life, Dental, Vision, Personal Accident & Accidental Death/Dismemberment
- Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness
- MetLaw Plan & Flexible Spending Account
- Home & Auto Insurance
Other
- Supplemental Retirement Annuities
- Transportation Benefits and Parking
- Tuition Remission (Spouses, Civil Union Partners & Dependent Children)
- Residents/Fellows with Disabilities Accommodations
- Confidential Counseling, Medical and Psychological Support Services
- Library Privileges
- Access to Recreational Activities
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