Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery
Dermatology Residency Training Information
Cutaneous Surgery (PGY 3 and 4)
Second and third year residents will rotate in the Skin & Cancer Center for 6 months. By the end of the rotation they are expected to:
- understand the indications for and techniques of Mohs Micrographic Surgery;
- become proficient in interpreting frozen sections of skin and mucous membranes;
- design and perform flap repairs of different types;
- learn to do full thickness and split thickness skin grafts;
- utilize the concepts of first and second intention wound healing;
- understand indications for different suture materials, knots, staples and closure techniques;
- learn to apply different dressings, including pressure dressings and synthetic dressings;
- learn the principles of wound care and patient wound care instructions;
- become familiar with analgesics and how to use them appropriately;
- acquire experience in laser surgery, chemical peels, cosmetic and aesthetic surgery;
- become experts in universal precautions.
For additional inquires about
our program email:
Sarah Giddens, Residency
Program Coordinator