University of California Davis Health Program

The University of California Davis Health Dermatology Residency Program offers extensive training in all areas of dermatology. Located at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California, the program leverages two outpatient clinical sites near central Sacramento as well as clinical training sites at the VA and Kaiser. With a commitment to dermatologic research, residents find themselves at the cutting edge, investigating various aspects from wound healing to autoimmunity.

The program requires three years (PGY2-4) of Dermatology training for graduation. Residents may complete their PGY-1 at any teaching hospital in the United States across numerous disciplines, ensuring a broad and comprehensive medical foundation. The program boasts a diversity of faculty and visiting faculty members, providing residents with a multifaceted training environment.

Key aspects include a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that celebrates contributions from diverse backgrounds and promotes health equity. The program is proud to offer a Diversity Visiting Student Scholarship for eligible candidates demonstrating backgrounds and experiences that enhance an environment of inclusive excellence.

For training, the program utilizes several different sites within Sacramento, each offering distinct subspecialty expertise. This includes the UC Davis University Hospital for inpatient consultations and multiple clinics for general dermatologic clinics, subspecialty clinics, Mohs Surgery, and dermatopathology, among others.

Residents benefit from a robust didactics and conferences schedule, featuring grand rounds, text review sessions, dermatopathology curriculum, and special lecture topics beyond textbooks. There’s also a strong emphasis on resident research, with opportunities to engage in basic and translational research and protected time for research activities.

The resident experience at UC Davis is designed to be supportive and positive, focusing on well-being, continuous feedback, and improvement. Mentoring, monthly meetings with program directors, resident-only retreats, and financial support for relocation and educational expenses are parts of the comprehensive support structure for residents.

Lastly, the program acknowledges the impact of COVID-19 on the application process, adapting to virtual interviews and considering the limitations on external rotations and publications in their evaluation of applicants.

For detailed application information, deadlines, and interview dates, along with any specific requirements such as Selective Service registration for male applicants, prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the official website. UC Davis is committed to reducing health disparities and achieving true health equity, welcoming applicants who reflect the diversity of the nation and the world.