New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program

The New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Dermatology Residency Program, part of the Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, offers an extensive and comprehensive training experience in dermatology. The program incorporates a variety of clinical rotations, providing residents with exposure to a diverse patient population and a wide array of dermatologic conditions. Trainees rotate through outpatient clinics and participate in inpatient consultation services at multiple prestigious institutions, including the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and the Hospital for Special Surgery. This broad exposure ensures residents gain significant experience in both medical and surgical dermatology, including dermatopathology and dermatologic surgery, with over 1,000 inpatient consultations and more than 800 Mohs procedures performed annually.

The program is characterized by its focus on comprehensive education, involving residents in daily morning didactic sessions, weekly clinical pathology correlation conferences, super surgical Tuesdays for advanced surgical training, and a robust dermatopathology curriculum. Additionally, the program offers a unique visiting scholarship for medical students underrepresented in medicine, providing financial assistance for those intending to pursue a dermatology residency.

The application requirements for the program include a CV, USMLE Step I and II scores with a minimum of 200, a medical school transcript, a personal statement, a dean’s letter, and at least three letters of recommendation. The program is open to students or graduates of approved medical schools in the United States or Canada who have completed a preliminary (PGY-1) year. International medical graduates must have completed PGY-1 training in the U.S. and hold a current, valid ECFMG certificate. The ERAS application process is utilized for admissions, with a deadline for completed applications on November 1. The program also participates in a common interview week with other New York City programs during January, with interviews being conducted virtually.

This residency program is distinguished not only by its affiliated institutions and the surgical, medical, and dermatopathological experience it affords but also by the extensive support it offers for research and academic development, preparing residents for a wide range of future career paths within dermatology.