Dermatopathology Fellowship

Overview

One-year dermatopathology fellowship with separate tracks for dermatology- and pathology-trained fellows, each spending 50% of time in dermatopathology, preparing them for board certification.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

2028–2029 fellowship year (current recruitment)

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Department of Pathology / Dermatopathology

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

All fellows must be eligible for a Pennsylvania Medical Trainee License

International applicants

Institution policyIMGs from non-LCME schools must hold ECFMG certification before entry; non-US citizens need employer-sponsored visa (J-1/H-1B per programme)

Visa support

Institution policyUPMC ME programmes may (not required to) offer J-1 via ECFMG and/or H-1B; programme can offer either or both; H-1B requires USMLE Steps 1-3 passed by match date

Licence requirement

Pennsylvania Medical Trainee Licence eligibility

How to apply

Deadline

No closing date stated; applications accepted from March each year (currently for the 2028–2029 year); interviews typically December/January

Application method

Online application with CV, personal statement, USMLE scores and three letters; applications from March, interviews December–January

Funding

Funding

Institution policySalaried on UPMC ME GMT stipend scale AY 2026-27: PGY4 $78,677; PGY5 $81,431; PGY6 $84,281; PGY7 $87,231; PGY8 $90,284 (AY 2027-28: PGY4 $81,818; PGY5 $85,091; PGY6 $88,495)

Official sources