Application Information

To inquire about the dermatology residency program and/or to request a brochure, please write to:

Christopher J. Arpey, MD, Residency Program Director
ATTN: Cheryl Moores - Residency Coordinator
Department of Dermatology
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive BT2045-1
Iowa City, IA 52242-1090
USA
or e-mail: cheryl-moores@uiowa.edu

An online brochure is available as a 6MB (.pdf) file.

The Application Proccess

Applications for residency training are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS®). U.S. medical students should contact the Dean's Office of their medical school and the ERAS® WebSite at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Applications are accepted from September 1 to November 1, and must be submitted no later than November 1, two years prior to the expected July 1 starting date - i.e. November 1, 2008 for commencement of a residency in July 1, 2010. All applications (including reactivated applications from previous years) *must* be submitted (or resubmitted) through the ERAS® system.

The University of Iowa Dermatology Residency Selection Committee requests that the following documents be submitted through the ERAS® Common Application Form:

• Personal statement
• USMLE scores, Step 1 and (if available) Step 2
• ECFMG certificate, if applicable
• Dean's letter
• Transcript
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Wallet-sized photograph

Applicants are urged to submit all documents to ERAS® as soon as possible in order that the credentials can be reviewed for the selection of applicants who will be invited to Iowa City for interviews. Interviews are limited and will be conducted in December 2008 and January 2009. Candidates selected for interview will be notified by telephone or e-mail.

Deadlines

2008 Match for dermatology residency positions starting July 1, 2009

• September 1 to November 1, 2008
  Inquiries and applications received through ERAS®
• December, 2008 / January, 2009
  Personal interviews conducted (by invitation only)
• March 19, 2009
  Match results announced by National Resident Matching Program

* All ERAS® applications must be received no later than November 1, 2008.

Please note: Applications for the 2008 Match will be accepted ONLY through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS®) of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). For information on ERAS®, please visit the AAMC ERAS® WebSite.

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Download our Residency Brochure - 6MB.pdf