Medical College of Georgia Program

The Dermatology Residency Program at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is known for its commitment to excellence in clinical training, education, and research. They seek applicants who align with their goals and recommend a Step 2 score of 230. Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation along with their application. The program prioritizes reviewing applications from students who have shown direct interest in their program, such as by completing an away rotation or having meaningful personal reasons for wanting to be in the Augusta area.

Since 1967, over 160 residents have successfully completed their residencies at Augusta University, with the majority now practicing Dermatology in the Southeastern United States. The program accepts three residents per year and also offers a one-month elective in Dermatology to residents from other specialties. Clinical training primarily takes place at Augusta University Hospital and Clinics, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and the Augusta University Center for Care at Aiken - Dermatology.

Residents receive graduated and comprehensive training with increasing levels of responsibility throughout the three-year program. The program includes exposure to various diagnostic and therapeutic modalities such as cryosurgery, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and laser therapy. Training in Dermatopathology includes pathology conferences, didactic lectures, slide conferences, and opportunities for seminars at regional or national levels.

Unfortunately, the program is currently not accepting applications from individuals with previous residency training, but they hope to consider this in the future. If you have any further questions about the program, you can contact them at 706-721-6231.