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Is HealthPartners Dermatology the right fit for you?
As an ACGME accredited dermatology residency program, we are looking for residents who are responsible, able to meet new challenges, flexible, team players, adaptable, reliable, mature, resourceful, motivated, inherently curious, love learning, can independently synthesize information and can think outside of the box.
We accept applicants who have completed prior residencies. Per the ACGME Dermatology Program Requirements, during the board-based clinical year (PGY-1), elective rotations in Dermatology must not exceed a total of two months.
We do not require any minimum board scores. All applicants will be screened holistically by the Program Leadership Team and a group of Faculty.
Benefit Information
Our program offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Please read a summary of our benefits and pay stipends here.
How do I apply?
How do I apply?
For all of our positions, please submit your application to ERAS according to their instructions.
Do you participate in signaling?
Do you participate in signaling?
Yes, we are participating in preference signaling.
Are interviews in person or virtual?
Are interviews in person or virtual?
All of our interviews are virtual
Is there a USMLE score cut off?
Is there a USMLE score cut off?
There is not a specific cut-off.
Do you accept visas?
Do you accept visas?
We are unable to accept any visas at this time. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States by June of the first year of training.
How many letters of recommendations are required?
How many letters of recommendations are required?
We require a minimum of 3 letters of recommendation in addition to the dean’s letter.
Who should I get letters of recommendation from?
Who should I get letters of recommendation from?
Letters from physician mentors/attendings, research mentors or other mentors, supervisors or advisors who know you as a physician, scientist or leader, or can serve as a reference are all acceptable. We do not accept letters from relatives or significant others. We encourage you to send letters from Dermatologists.
What format for letters of recommendation are accepted/prefered?
What format for letters of recommendation are accepted/prefered?
We will accept all letters, including standardized and narrative-style letters.
Will you consider my application if i have completed a residency in another specialty?
Will you consider my application if i have completed a residency in another specialty?
Yes. We recommend that you provide an explanation for your desire to switch specialties.
Do you accept foregn medical graduates?
Do you accept foregn medical graduates?
Yes. We will consider foreign medical graduates whether they have clinical experience in the USA or not. Each application will be considered on a case by case basis. Foreign medical graduates must be ECFMG certified to be considered.
How much research experience is required for me to apply?
How much research experience is required for me to apply?
We do not require any research experience.
Is USMLE Step 2 CK required prior to interview?
Is USMLE Step 2 CK required prior to interview?
USMLE Step 1 is required upon application to our program. USMLE Step 2 CK score is not required to apply to our program, to interview, or prior to submitting a match list.
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