About the dermatology department
Mayo Clinic dermatologists and dermatopathologists in the Dermatology Department diagnose and treat hundreds of conditions, including many that are rare or complex, for more than 65,000 patients each year. The department includes specialists with expertise in genetics, immunology, melanoma, oral disease, pathology, pediatrics, pharmacology, public health, and surgery. More than 7,000 surgical procedures are done annually by the department, including Mohs micrographic surgery, laser surgery, and cosmetic surgery.
65,000
or more patients per year
7,000
approx. surgical procedures annually
About the dermatology programs
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education offers several residencies and fellowships in dermatology. Candidates may apply to only one program at a time.
Residency programs
| Program name | Length | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology Residency | 4 years |
Fellowship programs
| Program name | Length | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatopathology Fellowship | 1 year | Minnesota |
| Medical Dermatology Fellowship | 1 year | Minnesota |
| Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship | 1 year | Minnesota |
| Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship | 1 year |