Dermatopathology Fellowship

The Dermatopathology Fellowship program is planned as preparation for a career in dermatopathology, either in an academic setting or in practice, with an academic orientation. Our fellowship is a 2 year program the first year is ACGME accredited and the second year being non-ACGME. Our philosophy is that a second year of training is desirable for almost all applicants, with the goal of developing advanced skills in diagnostic dermatopathology and developing an academic curriculum vita.

Training in diagnostic dermatopathology is founded on our volume of over 140,000 accessions per year, of which 30,000 are consultations on previously prepared slides from all over the country and internationally, and thus contain a high proportion of challenging material.

Fellows see and construct reports on a proportion of cases prior to their being signed out by an attending. Ancillary diagnostic training occurs in immunoperoxidase techniques, immunofluorescence and molecular diagnostics. Research opportunities include clinicopathologic studies, immunoperoxidase, ultra structural and molecular investigation of various aspects of skin disease, in collaboration with laboratories in the departments of Pathology and Dermatology, and the UCSF Cancer Center.

Special interests of the faculty include molecular cytogenetics of melanoma, cutaneous lymphomas, vascular neoplasms, and inflammatory skin disease.

Requirements

To qualify candidates must have successfully completed an ACGME-accredited residency in dermatology, anatomic pathology (AP-3), or anatomic and clinical pathology (APCP-4), or an equivalent program located in Canada and accredited by the RCPSC. 
Non-U.S. citizens must possess a Permanent Resident Card or an appropriate educational visa prior to starting a postgraduate medical education program. The Department of Pathology may sponsor J1 visas.

Candidates must have an unrestricted California medical license before they begin their clinical duties.

ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education

Medical Board of California

Salary

• 1st year Fellows will be appointed as a PGY-5.
• 2nd year Fellows will be appointed as a PGY-6.

UCSF GME Trainee Financial Resources

Application

Beginning with fellowships starting July 2028, the UCSF Dermatopathology Fellowship Program will participate in both the NRMP Match and FellowshipsCAS, the centralized application service for fellowship recruitment.

Applicants interested in the 2028–2029 academic year must submit their application materials through FellowshipsCAS. The application cycle opens on October 1, 2026, and the UCSF Dermatopathology Fellowship application deadline is 12/31/2026. Applicants should review the application requirements and instructions in FellowshipsCAS carefully and submit all required materials by the program deadline.

To begin a new application or return to an existing application, please visit the FellowshipsCAS Applicant Login Page.

Applicants who have questions about completing the FellowshipsCAS application or need technical assistance should visit the FellowshipsCAS Applicant Help Center, which includes application guides, frequently asked questions, and contact information for applicant support.

For additional information regarding the Dermatopathology Fellowship Match, participating programs, recruitment timelines, and frequently asked questions, applicants are encouraged to visit the ASDP Dermatopathology Fellowship Training Programs webpage.

We encourage and welcome all qualified applications to the Dermatopathology Fellowship Training Program. This program is open to all who meet academic, professional, and interest criteria. In accordance with Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, health, or disability. For detailed information, please visit the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.

Important Dates

The timeline for Dermatopathology Fellowship Match and FellowshipsCAS 2027-2028: