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Important Dates
Application Period
November 1, 2026 – January 15, 2027
Initial Interview Invitations
February 15, 2027
Interview Day
February 25, 2027
Match Day
April 28, 2028
AY2028-2029 Opens
November 1, 2026
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AY2026-2027 – Filled
AY2027-2028
Independently Funded Position Open
AY2028-2029 – 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
Starting with the AY2028-29 application cycle, our program will adhere to the NRMP timeline and will use FellowshipsCAS to accept applications. Applicants will need to include:
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation emailed directly to the program (4 maximum)
- USMLE or COMLEX score reports (all Steps) reflecting passing scores – 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)
All applications will be reviewed by our Program Director, Dr. Christopher Shea, and our dermatopathology faculty members. Invitations for interviews will be extended by February 15 for a February 25 interview date.
Second Position
We have a second position that is an externally-funded 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 from a bonafide source.
- Confirm that the institution will pay the prevailing stipend and fringe benefit costs. For 2027-2028, those costs total approximately $105,000.
- 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
NRMP Application Process
Our program participates in the NRMP application process and only accepts applications through FellowshipsCAS. This is an effort to establish more uniformity and fairness for both fellowship applicants and fellowship programs.
Benefits
Holidays
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Holiday
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
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
- Selected Paid Conference Registration (CDS, AAD)
- 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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