The Department of Dermatology is committed to training our future physicians. All of our core faculty actively participate in the dermatology education of our medical students through lectures, preceptorships, research and clinical electives starting from the first year of medical school. John Durkin, MD, serves as the director of Undergraduate Medical Education and medical student rotations are coordinated through our department.
Students interested in UNM’s Dermatology residency program are strongly encouraged to rotate.
First-year Medical Students (MS1)
During the musculoskeletal block of the Phase 1 core curriculum, students learn key concepts in dermatology and dermatopathology.
Third- and Fourth-Year Medical Students (MS3 and MS4)
Current third-and fourth-year students can take part in a four-week Dermatology elective, which gives them broad exposure to clinical, pediatric and surgical dermatology. Interested students may also participate in case reports and/or research project with Dermatology faculty.
The UNM Dermatology rotation includes:
Rotation sites include:
Core Didactics
Medical student rotations are based on the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) basic dermatology curriculum.
End-of-Rotation Presentation
Students are expected to give one five-minute presentation at the end of the elective.
Visiting Medical Students
Current fourth-year medical students in good standing at LCME- or AOA-accredited schools are eligible for our dermatology elective based on availability.
Core Didactics
Medical student rotations are based on the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) basic dermatology curriculum.
End-of-Rotation Presentation
Students are expected to give one five-minute presentation at the end of the elective.
Interested students should apply through the Association of American Medical Colleges Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) application system. Our Office of Medical Student Affairs coordinates clerkships for visiting students.
Interested students should apply through the Association of American Medical Colleges Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) application system. Our Office of Medical Student Affairs coordinates clerkships for visiting students.
Medical Education Program Specialist
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Kathy Freise Department of Dermatology 1 University of New Mexico MSC07 4240 Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 505-272-6000 |
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1021 Medical Arts Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87131 505-272-6003 fax |
