University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Dermatology Residency Program

The Dermatology Residency Program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is a three-year program (PGY-2 through PGY-4). The program is accredited to take up to six residents per year.

We strive to provide comprehensive, ACGME-approved educational training to enable our residents to succeed in becoming well-rounded clinicians and Board-certified dermatologists
Our faculty members are dedicated to supporting our residents to pursue excellence in patient care, education, and research at each of our teaching sites.
We are committed to providing dynamic educational offerings and clinical experiences to ensure a holistic approach to the acquisition of a foundational dermatologic knowledge base.
If residents are interested in subspecialty interests beyond the foundational knowledge base, such as gaining additional expertise in dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology (Mohs), and cosmetic surgery, we believe developing expertise in these areas requires additional fellowship training.
We support residents interested in pursuing fellowship-related subspecialties by tailoring their clinical experiences in their final year of residency using electives and encouraging opportunities in specialized training that enhance clinical expertise to optimally prepare them for their fellowship applications.

This integrated program utilizes the combined facilities of the Anschutz Medical Campus, Children's Hospital Colorado, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Denver Health Medical Center. Graduates of our program are prepared for a career in either academic medicine or clinical practice. The University of Colorado Dermatology Residency Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

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Strengths of Our Program

Training on the largest medical referral facility in the Rocky Mountain region.
Four accessible training sites which offer unique learning opportunities, and the combined experience at each of these sites ensures exceptional clinical training.
State-of-the art clinical and research facilities on a recently-built (2007) campus.
Sub-specialty clinics in contact dermatitis, cutaneous lymphoma, high risk skin cancer, hair loss, epidermolysis bullosa/wound healing, genetic skin disease, and vascular anomalies.
Facilities include a Cutaneous Oncology Center where Surgical Dermatology and the Division of Medical Oncology are integrated to optimize management of patients with melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer.
Large patient population provides opportunities to learn from both routine and complex skin disorders in children and adults.
Structured didactic training with conferences staffed by attending physicians.
Approved fellowships in Dermatopathology, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and Pediatric Dermatology.

Anschutz Cancer Pavilion

Located at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, just seven miles east of downtown Denver.
One of the nation’s newest education, research, and patient care facilities.
Largest academic health center west of Chicago and north of Texas.
Home base for the residency program where the majority of the clinical and didactic training takes place.
Site where the majority of the sub-specialty clinics are held and where many of the highly complex referral cases are seen.
Dedicated inpatient dermatology consultation service provides consistent opportunities to learn from the most severe and acute dermatologic conditions.
World class dermatopathologists work alongside trainees and are invaluable contributors to weekly didactic sessions.
Two full-time Mohs Micrographic Surgeons attend a busy procedural service within a unique Cutaneous Oncology suite, alongside colleagues in the Division of Medical Oncology.
Major site for clinical research with focuses in atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, CTCL, melanoma, and non-melanoma skin cancer.
Training site for the Dermatopathology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery fellowship programs.

Children's Hospital Colorado

Located on the Anschutz Medical Campus.
Ranked as one of the best children’s hospitals nationally by US News and World Report for more than a decade.
Largest pediatric medical center within our seven-state region.
Permanent pediatric dermatology clinic and procedural suite staffed by board-certified pediatric dermatologists, pediatric dermatologic surgeons, and a pediatric dermatopathologist.
Unique medical sub-specialty foci in genetic skin disorders and epidermolysis bullosa/wound healing.
Major referral center for patients with vascular anomalies and surgical conditions requiring procedural treatment strategies.
Training site for the Pediatric Dermatology fellowship.

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

State-of-the-art facility on the Anschutz Medical Campus recently opened in January 2018.
Distinctive patient population offers extremely valuable experiences in both the short- and long-term management of patients with skin cancer.
Multiple surgical clinics are held weekly and staffed by permanent and volunteer dermatologic surgeons.
Teledermatology at this site provides opportunities to utilize current technology in order to best serve geographically isolated patients in multiple neighboring states.
Focus on epidemiologic dermatology with multiple research opportunities.
Many advocacy and teaching opportunities with primary care providers, residents, and medical students.

Denver Health Medical Center

Located nine miles west of the Anschutz Medical Campus.
Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents receive their medical care at Denver Health.
Serves a diverse and underinsured patient population who tend to have more advanced, undiagnosed dermatologic disease.
Opportunities to learn how to optimize long term management of patients with limited resources.
Comprehensive approach to care with adult, pediatric, and surgical dermatology clinics held weekly. Relatively higher numbers of patients with autoimmune connective tissue diseases and immunobullous diseases.

Our dermatology residency offers a dynamic and comprehensive didactic curriculum designed to foster exceptional medical expertise. Through a meticulously structured program blending innovative teaching methods, residents engage in collaborative learning to master the complexities of dermatology.

Our resident's benefit from dedicated academic time each week to participate in interactive group learning sessions led by renowned faculty and industry experts. Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including:

In-depth lectures and interactive discussions
Cutting-edge case studies and clinical pathology correlations
Comprehensive journal clubs and dermatopathology slide reviews
Stimulating grand rounds and patient diagnostic showcases
Problem-based learning to sharpen critical thinking skills
Essential health and society/professional development training
In-depth clinical case reviews and supportive book clubs
Targeted board review preparation

This well-rounded approach ensures residents acquire a deep understanding of dermatological knowledge, honing their skills for a successful career.

The Department of Dermatology is accepting applications through the ERAS system from September through early November each year. We offer six positions through the following Match.

ERAS application.
A minimum of three letters of recommendation.
Medical School transcript.
Curriculum Vitae.
Dean's letter (Medical School Performance Evaluation).
USMLE scores (USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK and CS) examinations as evidenced by obtaining a passing grade for these examinations, are required prior to starting residency. Applicants must also have successfully completed USMLE Step 3 examination, as evidenced by obtaining a passing grade for this examination prior to the mid-point of the first post-graduate year (PGY1).

Applicants must be

US Citizens or able to be lawfully present in the United States for the duration of training
At least in second Post-Graduate Year (PGY-2) when the first year of training begins. (Note: PGY-1 year does not have to be completed at the University of Colorado).

Criteria used for selection of applicants

Uniformly enthusiastic letters of recommendation.
Medical school transcript showing honors in at least some clerkships.
Personal statement that demonstrates a sincere interest in dermatology.
Previous scholarly activities.
Other aspects of the application that provide evidence the applicant is hard-working, ethical, mature, and a team player.

Applications

All applications will be reviewed in November of each year.
Supplemental applications are optional.
Candidates selected for interview will receive invites in alignment with the Association of Professors of Dermatology (APD) coordinated release date in November.
Virtual interviews will be scheduled for early January to accommodate flexibility for candidates.
Based on the ACGME guidelines for the recruitment cycle, interviews will be virtual.

Foreign Medical Graduates

For information on applying for a visa, please visit the US Department of State website. The University of Colorado Graduate Medical Education department has the following requirements for foreign medical graduates to apply for training:

Have a valid ECFMG Certificate.
Be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or possess the appropriate documentation to allow Resident to legally train at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine.

For questions regarding the Residency Training Program, please contact: Julie.Clarke@CUAnschutz.edu.

Current Residents

	Kelsey Baab, MD Undergraduate School: The University of Oklahoma Medical School: The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Internship: The University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma Dermatology Interests: complex medical and surgical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, cutaneous oncology, global health, access to care, inpatient dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: hiking, skiing, pickleball, running, cycling, yoga, spending time with my family and dog, gardening, trying new restaurants, traveling
	Lauren Gendrew, MD Undergraduate School: Howard University Medical School: Meharry Medical College Internship: Morehouse School of Medicine Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Dermatology Interests: Skin of color, hair, hidradenitis suppurativa, dermatopathology Other Interests/Hobbies: History buff, outdoor activities with my dog, cooking
	Jon Kibbie, MD, PhD Undergraduate School: Loyola Marymount University Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine Internship: Sky Ridge-HealthONE Transitional Year Residency Hometown: Rowland Heights, CA Dermatology Interests: complex medical dermatology, autoimmune dermatoses, skin microbiome, translational and basic science research Other Interests/Hobbies: Trying new restaurants with my wife, reading Sci-Fi, barbequing, live music, and spending time with family and friends
	Samuel Logan, MD Undergraduate School: Indiana University Medical School: University of Vermont Internship: Spokane Teaching Health Center Transitional Year Hometown: Indianapolis, IN Dermatology Interests: Cutaneous oncology, complex medical dermatology, dermoscopy Other Interests/Hobbies: Yoga, skiing, running, hiking, cooking, board games
	Hope Rietcheck, MD Undergraduate School: Kansas State University Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine Internship: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center TY Program in San Jose, CA Hometown: Grew up in a military family, some of my hometowns included Bethesda, MD; San Diego, CA; Dayton, OH Dermatology Interests: general dermatology, pediatric dermatology, cosmetics & lasers, community outreach for skin cancer awareness/prevention Other Interests/Hobbies: hiking, snowshoeing, playing the harp, trying new restaurants, farmers markets, reading Stephen King novels & hanging out with my cat
	Jacqueline Zayas, MD, PhD Undergraduate School: Florida International University Medical School: Mayo Clinic School of Medicine Graduate School: Mayo Clinic School of Medicine Internship: Medical College of Wisconsin Hometown: Miami, FL Dermatology Interests: complex medical derm and Dermpath Other Interests/Hobbies: traveling and spending time with family

	Juan Acosta, MD Undergraduate School: Montclair State University Medical School: Upstate Medical University, Norton College of Medicine Internship: Internal Medicine, Upstate Medical University Hospital Hometown: New York, NY Dermatology Interests: general dermatology, complex medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery and procedures Other Interests/Hobbies: art, photography, architecture, interior design, travel, fitness
	William Kim, MD Undergraduate School: University of California San Diego Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine Internship: Sky Ridge Transitional Year Hometown: Cerritos, CA Dermatology interests: general dermatology, surgical dermatology, lasers, cosmetics, skin of color, and pigmentary disorders Other interests/hobbies: traveling, gardening, cooking, yoga, tv/film, dogs, cats, video games, and singing
	Desiree Morris, MD Undergraduate School: University of Arizona- Tucson Medical School: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Internship: MountainView Hospital Transitional Year Hometown: Chandler, AZ Dermatology Interests: alopecia, skin of color, rheumatologic dermatology, cutaneous infectious disease Other Interests/Hobbies: trying new restaurants, hanging out with my dogs, watching horror films, reptiles, fitness
	Torunn Sivesind, MD Undergraduate School: Principia College Medical School: University of Queensland School of Medicine - Ochsner Clinical School Internship: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, LSU School of Medicine Hometown: Walnut Creek, CA Dermatology Interests: Surgical and procedural dermatology, inflammatory skin conditions, aesthetics, dermatopathology Other Interests/Hobbies: Fitness, music, nature
	Molly Weinberg, MD Undergraduate School: University of Georgia Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine Internship: Completed intern year at Hahnemann University Hospital/Drexel University College of Medicine, then transferred to the University of Colorado to complete Internal Medicine residency Hometown: Athens, GA Dermatology Interests: General dermatology, complex medical dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, cooking/baking, spending time with family and friends
	Sophia Zita, MD Undergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine Internship: Saint Joseph Hospital - General Surgery Hometown: Evansville, IN Dermatology Interests: surgical dermatology, general and complex medical dermatology, chronic skin disorders, skin cancer prevention Other Interests/Hobbies: weightlifting, traveling, trying new restaurants, spending time with family and friends

	Sue Choi, MD Undergraduate School: Tulane University Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine Internship: HCA Riverside Transitional Year Hometown: Seoul, South Korea Dermatology Interests: complex medical dermatology, inpatient dermatology, surgical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, skin of color, global health and dermatologic care for displaced persons Other Interests/Hobbies: hiking, camping, biking, painting, live music
	Neha Deo, MD Undergraduate School: University of British Columbia Medical School: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Internship: Harvard - Massachusetts General Hospital Hometown: Vancouver, Canada Dermatology Interests: dermatopathology, global health dermatology, procedural dermatology, lasers, medical dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: weightlifting, attending concerts and sports events, trying new restaurants, food festivals, travelling, ice cream
	Jesse Hinshaw, MD Undergraduate School: University of Wyoming Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine Internship: University of Colorado Internal Medicine Residency Program Hometown: Laramie, Wyoming Dermatology Interests: Cutaneous oncology, complex medical and surgical dermatology, melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, access to dermatologic care, Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstruction Other Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with my family/dogs, casual/competitive tabletop gaming, camping, live music, skateboarding/surfing, mentoring, learning languages with my partner
	Ani Oganesyan, MD Undergraduate School: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine Internship: Saint Joseph Hospital (in Denver) Hometown: Los Angeles, California Dermatology Interests: dermascopy; photomedicine; complex medical dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: Brazilian Jiu jitsu, easy games of chess, 3 mile jogs, tennis, pickleball, and travel
	Caterina Prizio, MD Undergraduate School: University of Washington, Seattle Medical School: University of Colorado Internship: University of Colorado Hometown: Boulder, Colorado Dermatology Interests: inpatient dermatology, general dermatology, dermatopathology, inflammatory dermatoses, access for medically underserved, dermato-oncology Other Interests/Hobbies: block printing, biking, cooking, outdoor adventures, playing music, gardening
	Ramiro Rodriguez, MD Undergraduate School: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Medical School: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Internship: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Knapp Medical Center, Internal Medicine Hometown: Brownsville, Texas Dermatology Interests: Vitiligo, Alopecia Areata, Epidemiology, Underserved populations Other Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, birdwatching, and spending time with family

	Blaire Anderson Undergraduate School: Boise State University Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Internship: University of Washington at Boise Internal Medicine Prelim Hometown: Portland, Oregon Dermatology Interests: dermatopathology, ethics and health equity, rural dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: painting (oil and watercolor), skiing, biking, rock climbing, exploring new coffee shops and restaurants
	Sherwin Fazelpour Undergraduate School: University of California San Diego Medical School: Boston University School of medicine Internship: St. Joseph's Medical Center TY- Stockton, CA Hometown: San Deigo, CA Dermatology interests: General dermatology, cutaneous oncology, skin of color Other interests/hobbies: Tennis, hiking, photography, boardgames, corgis, pickleball, weightlifting
	Michael Park Undergraduate School: Luther College Medical School: University of Minnesota Internship: Resurrection Medical Center Transitional Year Program Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota Dermatology Interests: cutaneous oncology, pigmented lesions, surgical and procedural dermatology, lasers, cosmetics, skin of color Other Interests/Hobbies: fitness, singing, visual media, reading, spending time with family and friends
	Ashley Vander Does Undergraduate School: University of Colorado at Boulder Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Internship: Lankenau Medical Center Hometown: Elizabeth, Colorado Dermatology Interests: education, clinical trials research, general dermatology, melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, inflammatory skin disorders Other Interests/Hobbies: hiking, running, board games, escape rooms photography, spending time with family and friends, pet dog
	Isaac Weber Undergraduate School: Drury University Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine Internship: Mercy Hospital, St. Louis Hometown: Monett, Montana Dermatology Interests: skin cancer, dermatoepidemiology Other Interests/Hobbies: trail running, skiing, bodybuilding
	Michael Yi Undergraduate School: Pennsylvania State University Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (Research year under Dr. Murad Alam at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine) Internship: St. Luke's University Hometown: Ambler, Pennsylvania Dermatology Interests: cutaneous oncology, onco-dermatology, rheum-derm, dermatopathology, medical education, translational and clinical research Other Interests/Hobbies: Snowboarding (and former snowboard instructor), hiking, technology, traveling, photography

Our Alumni

Class of 2024

	Paola Aldana, MD Undergraduate School: Georgetown University Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine Internship: Mercy Medical Center, Preliminary Medicine Hometown: Rockville, Maryland Dermatology Interests: complex medical dermatology, chronic skin conditions (e.g. hidradenitis suppurativa), general dermatology, cosmetics & skin care, skin cancer awareness and prevention Other Interests/Hobbies: Concerts/music festivals, traveling, exploring new restaurants, brunch, running, cake decorating
	Nneamaka Ezekwe, MD Undergraduate School: Tougaloo College Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center Internship: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Transitional Year Hometown: Vicksburg, Mississippi Dermatology Interests: skin of color, hair loss/alopecias, vitiligo, hidradenitis suppurativa, cosmetics, lasers, photomedicine, imaging modalities in dermatology (optical coherence tomography, ultrasound, reflectance confocal microscopy), ImageJ analysis Other Interests/Hobbies: traveling domestically and internationally, weight lifting, self-taught hair and nail stylist, creating multicultural hair and skin products, crypto and stock trading, investing, bargain shopping
	Roya Mirhossaini, MD Undergraduate School: University of Colorado at Boulder Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine Internship: Riverside Community Hospital Transitional Year Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado Dermatology Interests: complex medical dermatology, pigmentation disorders, dermatologic conditions in skin of color Other Interests/Hobbies: Backyard chickens, gardening, hiking, skiing
	Emily Nguyen, MD Undergraduate School: University of California San Diego Medical School: SUNY Stony Brook University School of Medicine Internship: SUNY Stony Brook University Medical Center - Surgery Hometown: Fremont, California Dermatology Interests: inpatient dermatology, pediatric dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: surfing, skiing, Zumba, dancing, piano
	Joshua Schimmel, MD Undergraduate School: University of Maryland Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Internship: Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania Hometown: Elkton, Maryland Dermatology Interests: Medical dermatology, curtaneous warts, mohs surgery, HS Other Interests/Hobbies: Snowboarding, mountain biking, camping, dog training, baseball
	Austin Smith, MD Undergraduate School: Brigham Young University Medical School: UT Health San Antonio Internship: Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, UT Hometown: American Fork, Utah Dermatology Interests: Dermoscopy, melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancer, underserved populations, and skin cancer prevention Other Interests/Hobbies: Bonsai trees, paddle boarding, baseball, hiking, movies, video games, and traveling

Class of 2023

	Lindsey Broussard, MD Undergraduate School: University of Georgia Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine New Orleans Internship: Internal medicine residency at the University of Colorado Hometown: Lafayette, Louisiana Dermatology Interests: I have an interest in Complex Medical Dermatology given my internal medicine training. I also have an interest in Dermatologic Oncology (specifically immunotherapy to treat Melanoma and immune-mediated adverse drug reactions), sunscreen research/skin cancer prevention, and systemic drug reactions with skin manifestations such as DRESS, AGEP, SJS/TEN. Other Interests/Hobbies: hiking, camping, skiing, snow shoeing, power yoga, international travel, and all things Mardi Gras
	Logan DeBord, MD Undergraduate School: The University of Texas at Austin Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine Internship: Presbyterian/Saint Luke’s Medical Center Hometown: Inez, Texas Dermatology Interests: patch testing, procedural dermatology, mole mapping, biologics, services for underserved communities, tele-dermatology, global health Other Interests/Hobbies: backpacking, skiing, cooking, board games, house plants, craft beer and wine, speech & debate, NPR, live music, travel
	Hania Flaten, MD Undergraduate School: Bowdoin College Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine Internship: Presbyterian/Saint Luke’s Medical Center Hometown: Denver, Colorado Dermatology Interests: skin cancer prevention, teledermatology, healthcare for underserved populations Other Interests/Hobbies: whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, parenting
	Brandy Mills, MD Undergraduate School: University of Virginia Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Internship: Presbyterian/Saint Luke's Medical Center Hometown: Mechanicsville, Virginia Dermatology Interests: complex medical dermatology, autoimmune dermatoses, infectious dermatoses, cutaneous oncology, pediatric dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities, traveling, exercising, exploring new restaurants/breweries, reading fantasy novels
	Rachel Orleans, MD, MPH Undergraduate School: University of Michigan Graduate School (Public Health): Emory University Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College Internship: University of Oklahoma – Tulsa Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma Dermatology Interests: general dermatology, public health in dermatology, dermatologic health disparities Other Interests/Hobbies: cooking, reading, spending time outdoors, gardening, spending time with family and friends
	Angela Wipf, MD Undergraduate School: University of Minnesota - Morris Medical School: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Internship: Kaweah Delta Medical Center Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota Dermatology Interests: med-derm, hair disease, global dermatology, cutaneous lymphoma Other Interests/Hobbies: yoga, gym, hiking, biking, traveling, camping, dogs, trying new foods

Class of 2022

	Katie Hill, MD Undergraduate School: University of Notre Dame Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine Internship: Saint Joseph Hospital Hometown: Westminster, Colorado Dermatology Interests: general dermatology, complex medical dermatology, dermoscopy, teledermatology, access to care Other Interests/Hobbies: hiking, biking, adopting senior dogs, skiing, Broncos & Notre Dame football, tennis, snowshoeing, traveling
	Nazanin Kalani, MD Undergraduate School: Colorado State University Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine Internship: Colorado Health Foundation, Presbyterian Saint Luke's Medical Center Hometown: Tehran, Iran Dermatology Interests: teledermatology, dermoscopy, dermatopathology, increasing access to specialty care, skin cancer prevention and advocacy Other Interests/Hobbies: trail running, climbing fourteeners, hiking, making friends, trying new restaurants, traveling with my husband
	Mollie Oudenhoven, MD Undergraduate School: Duke University Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Residency: Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Colorado Hometown: Arlington Heights, Illinois Dermatology Interests: pediatric dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: cycling, hiking, DIY projects, music concerts
	Chelsea St. Claire, MD Undergraduate School: Northwestern University Medical School: Michigan State College of Human Medicine Internship: University of Chicago-Northshore Hometown: Okemos, Michigan Dermatology Interests: cutaneous oncology, complex medical and surgical dermatology, cosmetics, lasers, pigmentation disorders, dermatologic conditions in skin of color Other Interests/Hobbies: mentorship, international travel, skiing, scuba diving, watercolor painting, wearing sunscreen
	Andrea Steel, MD Undergraduate School: University of California, Berkeley Medical School: University of California, Davis Internship: University of Colorado School of Medicine Hometown: Laguna Beach, California Dermatology Interests: complex medical dermatology, dermoscopy, dermatopathology, biologics, translational research, clinical trials Other Interests/Hobbies: gardening, cooking, baking, sewing
	Eric Willis, MD Undergraduate School: The University of North Texas Medical School: University of Texas at Houston McGovern Medical School Internship: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Hometown: Denton, Texas Dermatology Interests: pigmentation disorders, melanoma, alopecia, laser and light based dermatology, dermoscopy Other Interests/Hobbies: Dallas Cowboys, traveling, outdoor activities, bowling, tennis, hanging out with friends, trying new foods/beers, baking, video games

Class of 2021

	Merrick Brodsky, MD Undergraduate School: University of California Irvine Medical School: University of California Irvine School of Medicine Internship: Presbyterian/Saint Luke’s Medical Center, Transitional Internship Hometown: Long Beach, California Dermatology Interests: cutaneous oncology, melanoma, Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstruction, dermatologic surgery, laser and light based dermatology, non-invasive imaging modalities, artificial intelligence, and dermoscopy Other Interests/Hobbies: mountain biking, surfing, skiing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, hiking, gardening, cooking, and meditation
	Chauncey Caldwell Barbulescu, MD Undergraduate School: Winona State University Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine Internship: University of Colorado Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota Dermatology Interests: alopecia areata, hair loss pertaining to African American women, skin disorders affecting people of color Other Interests/Hobbies: painting, charcoal drawing, cooking, traveling and spending time with family, friends and my fur babies Gypsy and Raku, charcoal drawing
	Nazanin Ehsani-Chimeh, MD Undergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles Medical School: State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Craniofacial Surgery Research Fellowship: University of California, Los Angeles Other Residency Training: General Surgery, University of Arizona Hometown: Glendale, California Dermatology Interests: technology-enabled delivery of dermatological care for patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases, Mohs micrographic surgery, tissue engineering, clinical trials for drugs and devices Other Interests/Hobbies: hiking, volleyball, kayaking, swimming, tennis, traveling, cooking
	Neil Houston, MD Undergraduate School: Roanoke College Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Internship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Transitional Internship Hometown: Wellesley, Massachusetts Dermatology Interests: psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and other chronic conditions Other Interests/Hobbies: writing, photography, traveling, attending museums, live music enthusiast
	Amanda Howland, MD Undergraduate School: Lehigh University Medical School: University of Queensland School of Medicine, Australia Internship: Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Internal Medicine Research Fellowship: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Dept of Dermatology Hometown: Richboro, Pennsylvania Dermatology Interests: teaching others about dermatology, skin cancer, acne, pediatric dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: traveling, hiking, exploring other cultures, trying new cuisines, baking and hanging out with my husband, daughter, and cat, Reese Witherspoon
	Jessica Mounessa Farahi, MD Undergraduate School: Cornell University Medical School: Stony Brook University School of Medicine Research Fellowship: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Dept of Dermatology Internship: University of Nevada Reno, Internal Medicine Hometown: Rockville, Maryland Dermatology Interests: alopecia, melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers Other Interests/Hobbies: yoga, long distance running, playing the flute, hiking, writing poetry, traveling, and cooking
	Sarah Shangraw, MD Undergraduate School: University of Puget Sound Post-grad Fellowship: Cellular and Molecular Biology National Institutes of Health Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine Internship: Saint Joseph Hospital-SCL Health, Preliminary – Medicine Hometown: Tualatin, Oregon Dermatology Interests: dermatopathology, clinical-pathological correlation, acne/rosacea, complex medical dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: long-distance running, kayaking, skiing, gardening, playing with my cats, Bergrum and Groucho

Class of 2020

	Chante Aksut, MD Undergraduate School: University of Colorado at Boulder Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Internship: University Hospitals, Case Western Medical Center Hometown: Denver, Colorado Dermatology Interests: medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, dermatoepidemiology Other Interests/Hobbies: running, biking, yoga, pilates, hiking, snowboarding, violin, Persian food
	Richard Browning, MD Undergraduate School: Georgia Institute of Technology Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University Internship: Presbyterian Saint Luke's Hospital Hometown: Augusta, Georgia Dermatology Interests: complex medical, surgical, and pediatric dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: snowboarding, camping, cooking, biking, hiking, music, yoga, chess, photography
	Aleksandra Florek, MD Undergraduate School: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Medical School: Medical University of Gdansk, Poland Internship: New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Dermatology Interests: cosmetic and surgical dermatology, lasers, dermoscopy, cutaneous oncology, biologics Other Interests/Hobbies: spending time with family and friends, yoga, traveling, hiking, skiing, camping, backpacking, boating
	Noah Levit, MD, PhD Undergraduate School: Boston University Graduate School: Stony Brook University Medical School: Stony Brook University School of Medicine Internship: New York University Winthrop Hospital Hometown: Kingston, New York Dermatology Interests: medical dermatology, cutaneous toxicities, oncodermatology, access to dermatologic care Other Interests/Hobbies: skiing, running, soccer (Tottenham Hotspurs F.C.), coffee, wine, kombucha
	Emily Milford Stevenson, MD Undergraduate School: University of Missouri - Columbia Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine Internship: Saint Joseph’s Hospital Hometown: Saint Louis, Missouri Dermatology Interests: medical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, dermatology epidemiology, gynecological dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: road biking, skiing, hiking, gardening, cooking, swimming, crafting, trying new restaurants, travel

Class of 2019

	J. Sigrid Barkland, MD Undergraduate School: The College of Saint Catherine Graduate School: California Institute of Technology Medical School: Washington University in Saint Louis School of Medicine Internship: The Colorado Health Foundation Hometown: Idaho Falls, Idaho Dermatology Interests: procedural dermatology, dermoscopy Other Interests/Hobbies: hiking/backpacking, skiing, yoga, reading, knitting
	Lindsay Boyers, MD Undergraduate School: University of California Santa Barbara Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine Internship: Yale Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada Dermatology Interests: advocacy, dermatoepidemiology, general dermatology, pigmentation disorders Other Interests/Hobbies: dogs, traveling, trying new food, painting, spending time with family and friends
	Michael Cameron, MD Undergraduate School: Duke University Medical School: University of South Florida College of Medicine Internship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Hometown: Winter Park, Florida Dermatology Interests: drug development/commercialization, inpatient dermatology, cutaneous oncology, global health Other Interests/Hobbies: snowboarding, running, hiking, astronomy
	Andrew Fischer, MD Undergraduate School: Rice University Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine Internship: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Dermatology Interests: clinical-pathologic correlation, international dermatology, skin cancer prevention Other Interests/Hobbies: hiking, skiing, road trips, and watching Nebraska football
	Jonathan Mayer, MD, MPH Undergraduate School: Harvard College Graduate School: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Internship: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Hometown: Orlando, Florida Dermatology Interests: cutaneous oncology, skin cancer prevention and epidemiology, health policy, teledermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: theater, playwriting, movies, hiking trails, watching sports, dining out
	Jenna Peart, MD Undergraduate School: Boston College Medical School: University of Pennsylvania Internship: Presbyterian Saint Luke's Hospital Hometown: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Dermatology Interests: complex medical dermatology, infectious diseases, improving access to subspecialty care Other Interests/Hobbies: snowboarding, rock climbing, hiking, foreign languages, cooking

Class of 2018

	Eileen Axibal, MD Undergraduate School: University of Pennsylvania Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Internship: The Colorado Health Foundation Hometown: Troy, Michigan Dermatology Interests: Mohs micrographic surgery, procedural dermatology, melanoma Other Interests/Hobbies: running, hiking, soccer, snowboarding, traveling, over-the-top halloween costumes, all-you-can-eat buffets... but mostly spending time with my husband, daughter, and puppy
	Arelis Burgos, MD Undergraduate School: Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra Medical School: Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra Internship/Residency: Pediatric Residency, Mount Sinai Hospital Fellowship: Pediatric Dermatology, University of Colorado (2007) Hometown: Santiago, Dominican Republic Dermatology Interests: pediatric dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, pigmented disorders, mastocytosis Other Interests/Hobbies: skiing, scuba diving, dancing
	Jacqueline Guidry, MD Undergraduate School: Oklahoma State University Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine Internship: Baylor College of Medicine Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma Dermatology Interests: clinical trials, psoriasis, acne, cosmetic dermatology, surgical dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: hiking, running, boating, crafting
	Julia Kreger, MD Undergraduate School: Northwestern University Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine Internship: Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver, Colorado Hometown: Ridgefield, Washington Dermatology Interests: procedural dermatology, cosmetic dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: climbing mountains, backpacking, baking cakes, and spending time with my black lab named Sam
	Ryan O'Leary, MD Undergraduate School: University of California at Santa Barbara Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Internship: Cedars Sinai Medical Center Hometown: West Hills, California Dermatology Interests: medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, quality improvement Other Interests/Hobbies: surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, soccer, photography
	Emily Warshauer, MD Undergraduate School: Tufts University Medical School: University of Tel Aviv Internship: University of Miami Hometown: Fair Haven, New Jersey Dermatology Interests: general dermatology, dermatogenetics Other Interests/Hobbies: travel, tennis, oenology

Class of 2017

	Mahsa Amir, MD Undergraduate School: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine Internship: Saint Joseph Hospital Hometown: Tehran, Iran Dermatology Interests: general dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: puppy, travel, snowboarding, camping
	Megan Craddock, MD Undergraduate School: Texas A&M University Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Internship/Residency Pediatric Residency, University of Colorado Hometown: Deer Park, Texas (suburb of Houston) Dermatology Interests: pediatric dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: hanging out with my kiddos, traveling, visiting family
	Ramin Fathi, MD Undergraduate School: Illinois Wesleyan University Medical School: Rush Medical College Internship: The Colorado Health Foundation Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Dermatology Interests: micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology, cosmetic dermatology, quality improvement, dermoscopy, high-risk skin cancers, rare neoplasms Other Interests/Hobbies: snowboarding, travel, Brazilian jiu jitsu, tennis, Chicago sports
	Tien Nguyen, MD Undergraduate School: Brown University Medical School: University of Texas HSC at San Antonio Research Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco Internship: California Pacific Medical Center Hometown: Sacramento, California Dermatology Interests: clinical research, psoriasis, eczema, hidradenitis suppurativa Other Interests/Hobbies: classical and opera performance, rock climbing, running, soccer
	David Pearson, MD Undergraduate School: Gustavus Adolphus College Medical School: Washington University in Saint Louis Internship: University of Colorado Hospital Hometown: Woodbury, Minnesota Dermatology Interests: autoimmune connective tissue disease, autoimmune bullous disease, severe cutaneous drug reactions, inpatient dermatology Other Interests/Hobbies: swimming, running, hiking, reading, traveling with my wife

Class of 2016

Ekama Carlson — Mohs Surgery Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco

David Chen — Mohs Surgery Fellowship at the University of Virginia

Rebecca Danhof — private practice in Onalaska, Wisconsin

Sophia Rangwalla — dermatopathology fellowship at Johns Hopkins University

Carla Torres-Zegarra — pediatric dermatology fellowship at the Children's Hospital Colorado

Class of 2015

Anastasia Bassis — Mohs Surgery Fellowship at Medical University of South Carolina, private practice in Boulder, Colorado

Erin Fuller — private practice in Stockton, California

Ryan Gamble — private practice in Denver, Colorado

Laura Huff — academic dermatology at Washington University in Saint Louis

Nick Nguyen — pediatric dermatology fellowship at the Children's Hospital Colorado, pediatric dermatology faculty in Akron, Ohio

Marc Serota — private practice in Denver, Colorado

Victoria Williams — international dermatology in Botswana through the University of Pennsylvania

Class of 2014

Tracy Funk — pediatric dermatology fellowship at the Children's Hospital Colorado, pediatric dermatology faculty at Oregon Health Sciences University

Julie Green — private practice in Lee's Summit, Missouri

Siri Larsen — private practice in Rapid City, South Dakota

Emily Stevens — private practice in Fort Collins, Colorado

Greg Wing — dermatopathology fellowship at the University of Texas at Galveston, private practice in Phoenix, Arizona

Class of 2016

Ekama Carlson — Mohs Surgery Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco

David Chen — Mohs Surgery Fellowship at the University of Virginia

Rebecca Danhof — private practice in Onalaska, Wisconsin

Sophia Rangwalla — dermatopathology fellowship at Johns Hopkins University

Carla Torres-Zegarra — pediatric dermatology fellowship at the Children's Hospital Colorado

Class of 2015

Anastasia Bassis — Mohs Surgery Fellowship at Medical University of South Carolina, private practice in Boulder, Colorado

Erin Fuller — private practice in Stockton, California

Ryan Gamble — private practice in Denver, Colorado

Laura Huff — academic dermatology at Washington University in Saint Louis

Nick Nguyen — pediatric dermatology fellowship at the Children's Hospital Colorado, pediatric dermatology faculty in Akron, Ohio

Marc Serota — private practice in Denver, Colorado

Victoria Williams — international dermatology in Botswana through the University of Pennsylvania

Class of 2014

Tracy Funk — pediatric dermatology fellowship at the Children's Hospital Colorado, pediatric dermatology faculty at Oregon Health Sciences University

Julie Green — private practice in Lee's Summit, Missouri

Siri Larsen — private practice in Rapid City, South Dakota

Emily Stevens — private practice in Fort Collins, Colorado

Greg Wing — dermatopathology fellowship at the University of Texas at Galveston, private practice in Phoenix, Arizona

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