Emory University School of Medicine Program

The Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine is a one-year clinical training program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This program specifically prepares fellows to provide specialized care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents with various skin disorders. The training is conducted in association with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), which is known as the largest pediatric healthcare system in the Southeast.

Throughout this fellowship, participants gain extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric dermatology, where they will engage in clinical research opportunities.

Program participants will be trained in:

• Providing outstanding and specialized care for pediatric patients with skin disorders.
• Training future leaders in pediatric dermatology through formal teaching and mentoring.
• Advocating for children across the Emory region.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta's Egleston Hospital is one of the program's key training sites, known for its high volume of inpatient consultations, where fellows evaluate consultations and engage with a variety of complex pediatric dermatology cases.

The fellowship program includes exposure to clinical and surgical practice. Fellows work in outpatient clinics, operating rooms (under both local and general anesthesia), the emergency department, and provide consultative services in various intensive care units. Each fellow participates in a continuity clinic weekly under the supervision of a pediatric dermatologist, enhancing practical learning.

Elective clinics are offered in specialties such as pediatric rheumatology, allergy/immunology, and genetics. Fellows also participate in multidisciplinary clinics, including vascular anomalies and graft-versus-host disease.

Application Requirements

Applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and must also hold a valid Georgia medical license by the time the fellowship begins. The application process requires the submission of:

• A personal statement outlining interest in the program.
• Three letters of reference.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).
• Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Match number.

Match Process

Applicants are coordinated through a formal match program established by the Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD), which is managed via the San Francisco Matching Program, specifically for U.S. and Canadian residents. This matching process takes place in November for positions commencing in the following July.

Visa Support

The Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship at Emory University can provide visa sponsorship for international medical graduates through the J-1 visa program, facilitating their participation in the fellowship program.

Competitiveness

Acceptance into the fellowship is competitive, significantly given the demand for pediatric dermatology training positions and the limited number of fellows that programs like Emory can accommodate each year.

Training Environment

Fellows benefit from a robust clinical volume at one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the region, allowing for diverse cases and ample teaching opportunities. The dedicated mentorship from experienced faculty further enriches the learning experience.

The Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship is positioned to offer fellows the necessary skills and experiences to thrive in the field, ultimately filling the growing need for fellowship-trained pediatric dermatologists in the United States.