Laser, Cosmetic & Photodermatology (Dermatology) fellowships in North America

ASDS accreditation policy requires completed dermatology residency in an ACGME-approved/DO-affiliated US programme or an RCPSC-accredited Canadian programme before fellowship. Other training can undergo individual equivalence review; host selection and appointment requirements still apply.

Under the ASDS policy, programmes may submit overseas-trained dermatologist applications for AWG equivalence review at least six months before entry. Training must be comparable and at least three years long; all three USMLE steps and state licensing are required. This conditional review does not establish host acceptance or visa sponsorship.

ASDS accreditation policy requires appropriate compensation and professional liability insurance, including appropriate tail cover. Medical/dental and other employee benefits are discretionary. The handbook does not quote an individual salary or guarantee specific benefits at this host.

ASDS accreditation policy requires appropriate compensation and professional liability insurance, including appropriate tail cover. Medical/dental and other employee benefits are discretionary. The handbook does not quote an individual salary or guarantee specific benefits at this host.

Institution policy: Henry Ford house officer salary from 1 July 2026: PGY4 $76,367; PGY5 $78,729; PGY6 $81,865; PGY7 $85,235; PGY8 $89,520, plus professional development fund and meal money

ASDS accreditation policy requires completed dermatology residency in an ACGME-approved/DO-affiliated US programme or an RCPSC-accredited Canadian programme before fellowship. Other training can undergo individual equivalence review; host selection and appointment requirements still apply.

Under the ASDS policy, programmes may submit overseas-trained dermatologist applications for AWG equivalence review at least six months before entry. Training must be comparable and at least three years long; all three USMLE steps and state licensing are required. This conditional review does not establish host acceptance or visa sponsorship.

ASDS accreditation policy requires appropriate compensation and professional liability insurance, including appropriate tail cover. Medical/dental and other employee benefits are discretionary. The handbook does not quote an individual salary or guarantee specific benefits at this host.

ASDS accreditation policy requires appropriate compensation and professional liability insurance, including appropriate tail cover. Medical/dental and other employee benefits are discretionary. The handbook does not quote an individual salary or guarantee specific benefits at this host.

ASDS accreditation policy requires completed dermatology residency in an ACGME-approved/DO-affiliated US programme or an RCPSC-accredited Canadian programme before fellowship. Other training can undergo individual equivalence review; host selection and appointment requirements still apply.

Under the ASDS policy, programmes may submit overseas-trained dermatologist applications for AWG equivalence review at least six months before entry. Training must be comparable and at least three years long; all three USMLE steps and state licensing are required. This conditional review does not establish host acceptance or visa sponsorship.

ASDS accreditation policy requires appropriate compensation and professional liability insurance, including appropriate tail cover. Medical/dental and other employee benefits are discretionary. The handbook does not quote an individual salary or guarantee specific benefits at this host.

ASDS accreditation policy requires appropriate compensation and professional liability insurance, including appropriate tail cover. Medical/dental and other employee benefits are discretionary. The handbook does not quote an individual salary or guarantee specific benefits at this host.

ASDS accreditation policy requires completed dermatology residency in an ACGME-approved/DO-affiliated US programme or an RCPSC-accredited Canadian programme before fellowship. Other training can undergo individual equivalence review; host selection and appointment requirements still apply.

Under the ASDS policy, programmes may submit overseas-trained dermatologist applications for AWG equivalence review at least six months before entry. Training must be comparable and at least three years long; all three USMLE steps and state licensing are required. This conditional review does not establish host acceptance or visa sponsorship.

ASDS accreditation policy requires appropriate compensation and professional liability insurance, including appropriate tail cover. Medical/dental and other employee benefits are discretionary. The handbook does not quote an individual salary or guarantee specific benefits at this host.

ASDS accreditation policy requires appropriate compensation and professional liability insurance, including appropriate tail cover. Medical/dental and other employee benefits are discretionary. The handbook does not quote an individual salary or guarantee specific benefits at this host.

Apply through the San Francisco Match Central Application Service. Interview invitees must also submit a cosmetic-procedure video and an introductory video, following the programme’s instructions.

Institution policy: must be eligible for a CPSO postgraduate education certificate, including recognition as a medical specialist/family physician in the jurisdiction where the applicant practised before the fellowship

Institution policy: Yes - international applicants who meet CPSO clinical-fellow licensure requirements contact the Fellowship Program Director; applicants from countries with training agreements apply via their sponsoring agency to the PGME Office

Institution policy: clinical fellows must be funded (department or sponsoring agency); FEAC recommends pay at least equal to PGY1 on the PARO salary scale, and foreign nationals must be paid at a rate commensurate with a Canadian in the same role

ASDS accreditation policy requires completed dermatology residency in an ACGME-approved/DO-affiliated US programme or an RCPSC-accredited Canadian programme before fellowship. Other training can undergo individual equivalence review; host selection and appointment requirements still apply.

Under the ASDS policy, programmes may submit overseas-trained dermatologist applications for AWG equivalence review at least six months before entry. Training must be comparable and at least three years long; all three USMLE steps and state licensing are required. This conditional review does not establish host acceptance or visa sponsorship.

ASDS accreditation policy requires appropriate compensation and professional liability insurance, including appropriate tail cover. Medical/dental and other employee benefits are discretionary. The handbook does not quote an individual salary or guarantee specific benefits at this host.

ASDS accreditation policy requires appropriate compensation and professional liability insurance, including appropriate tail cover. Medical/dental and other employee benefits are discretionary. The handbook does not quote an individual salary or guarantee specific benefits at this host.

Institution policy (UBC PGME): fellows are not covered by the Resident Doctors of BC agreement; a written Training Agreement with the sponsoring Health Authority/University sets pay; $500 PGME administrative fee plus annual CPSBC licence fee; self-funded or unfunded postgraduate trainees are not eligible