Positions

Three positions are available on a competitive basis each year in the Dermatology Residency at Mayo Clinic's campus in Scottsdale, Arizona. Both positions are categorical positions and include a PGY-1 year in the Transitional Year Residency.

Qualifications

Before beginning the Dermatology Residency, candidates need to complete one year (PGY-1) of clinically based training at Mayo Clinic's campus in Phoenix, Arizona, in the Transitional Year Residency. It's not necessary to apply separately to the Transitional Year Residency.

Also, see general admissions requirements for Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education.

How to apply

The application and all supporting documentation must be submitted by Sept. 23, 2026.

We will be participating in the Nov. 16, 2026 interview release date. Interview invitations will be sent out on Nov. 16, and you will be able to schedule your interview on Nov. 20.

Virtual interviews will be half days on Jan. 19 and 21, 2027. 

You do not need to apply separately to the Transitional Year Residency.

You must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

1. Visit the ERAS website. All applications to Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education (MCSGME) programs must include these application materials. In addition to the standard MCSGME application materials, this program requires an additional letter of recommendation (for a total of three letters of recommendation).
2. Appointments are made through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Candidates must register through the NRMP website in addition to applying through ERAS.

Applicant interviews with the faculty will be conducted virtually in January 2027.

Applicants must apply to the Dermatology Residency through the AAMC Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) using the MyERAS® application.

Our program participates in program signaling through MyERAS. Applicants should review the current Dermatology specialty guidance and ERAS application requirements provided by the AAMC when preparing and submitting their application.

Applicants invited to interview will receive additional information directly from the program. Interviews with faculty will be conducted virtually in January 2027.