Pediatric Dermatology
The pediatric dermatology fellowship program at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is affiliated with both the Department of Dermatology and the Department of Pediatrics. The program received accreditation in 2009 through the American Board of Dermatology. The staff consists of three full-time pediatric dermatologists and other faculty with specialized expertise who see more than 4,000 pediatric patients per year in the outpatient setting at OHSU University Hospital and OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital, and over 200 inpatient consultations annually.
The fellow will gain a wide experience with outpatient diagnosis and treatment, inpatient consultations, pediatric dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology, specialty collaboration, and clinical research. Areas of expertise include vascular anomalies, genodermatoses, atopic dermatitis, pediatric psoriasis, and laser treatment of vascular birthmarks. In addition to the clinical experience, fellows participate in a number of didactic sessions to supplement their learning. These include Grand Rounds in the Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, pediatric resident case presentations, clinical translational research rounds, and pathology sign-out. Teaching and research are integral components of the program and fellows are expected to participate in the teaching of residents and medical students and participating in a research project during their fellowship.
The pediatric dermatologists are involved in many aspects of pediatric dermatology research within the department. Areas of pediatric dermatology research include atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vascular anomalies and hemangiomas.
Read more about the ABD requirements for subspecialty certification in pediatric dermatology
PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY FACULTY
Sabra L. Leitenberger, M.D.Program Director
Tracy Funk, M.D.
Associate Program Director
Alfons Krol, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Program is registered with the San Francisco Match to facilitate the match process for Pediatric Dermatology Programs and fellowship applicants.
Any applications that are late or received after the deadline will not be considered. You will be scheduled to visit OHSU to meet faculty and staff from both the Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, and to learn more about Portland.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Successful completion of an accredited three-year dermatology residency program
- U.S. or Canadian medical school training
- Eligible for an unlimited Oregon medical license
- Current CV
- Personal statement
- OHSU application
— required only if offered an interview
- Dean's letter / Medical School MSPE
- Three letters of recommendation
- Applicants must be legally able to work in the U.S., or obtain work authorization
- USMLE, COMLEX, or ECFMG transcripts
IMPORTANT DATES
2018-2019 fellowship:
January 1 – June 30, 2019: SF Match accepts applications for OHSU Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship program. Whenever possible, informal interviews will be conducted at the annual SPD Fellows reception at the AAD annual meeting (March). We also welcome applicants who wish to come for an interview at OHSU to learn more about our program.
August 2019: Rank lists due
August 2019: Match day
Please send all application materials through the SF Match.
Any questions can be addressed to:
Sabra Leitenberger, M.D., Program Director
c/o Shannon Winchester, Program Coordinator
Oregon Health & Science University
Department of Dermatology (CH 16D)
3303 S.W. Bond Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97239
Phone: 503-494-1375
Fax: 503-346-8106
E-mail: winchest@ohsu.edu
Current Fellow
N/A
Former Fellows
2017-2018 - Luke Johnson, M.D.
2016-2017 - Jason Suszko, M.D.
2013-2014 - Kevin Yarbrough, M.D.
2012-2013 - Gina Brown, M.D.
2011-2012 - Julianne Mann, M.D.
2010-2011 - Sabra L. Leitenberger, M.D.