Education & Training

Our education programs include medical students, residents, and fellows. Graduates of our training programs have become academic and community leaders both regionally and nationally.

Educational Facilities


The Anschutz Cancer Pavilion is the largest academic health center west of Chicago and north of Texas, and one of the nation’s newest education, research, and patient care facilities. The site houses most of our sub-specialty clinics and manages highly complex referral cases. Clinical research focuses on atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, CTCL, melanoma, and non-melanoma skin cancer.

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Children's Hospital Colorado is the largest pediatric medical center within our seven-state region. US News and World Report ranks it as one of the best children's hospitals in the country for more than a decade. The site houses a permanent pediatric dermatology clinic and procedural suite. It is a major referral center for patients with vascular anomalies and surgical conditions requiring procedural treatment strategies. The sub-specialty foci includes genetic skin disorders and epidermolysis bullosa or wound healing. 

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center opened in 2018. The site focuses on epidemiologic dermatology, and both short-term and long-term management of skin cancer. Teledermatology allows providers to serve geographically isolated patients in neighboring states. 

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25% of all Denver residents receive their medical care at Denver Health Medical Center. The site serves a diverse and underinsured patient population who tend to have more advanced, undiagnosed dermatologic disease. Adult, pediatric, and surgical dermatology clinics are held weekly.

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Latest Department News


  • Professional photo of Xiying Fan, smiling and wearing a blue shirt.

    Dr. Xiying Fan Named 2026 Recipient of the Faculty Melanoma Award

    Sep 22, 2026 by Chris Greig
    Dr. Xiying Fan recently submitted a research proposal focused on “A Meta-Analysis of Publicly Available RNA-seq Datasets to Identify Novel Mechanisms of Immunotherapy Resistance in Melanoma.” The project aims to leverage existing high-quality RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) data to better understand why some melanoma patients fail to respond to immunotherapy treatments.
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  • Dennis Roop profile picture wearing a suit jacket and glasses

    Dr. Dennis Roop Retirement

    Sep 22, 2026
    Dr. Dennis Roop has announced that he will be retiring from the Department of Dermatology effective October 2nd.
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    Joseph Cari Named Secretary-Treasurer for SDPAOpens in a new window

    Apr 21, 2026
    Joseph Cari, DMSc, PA‑C, has been elected Secretary‑Treasurer of the Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) for the 2026–27 leadership term. His service will begin July 1, 2026, and continue through June 30, 2027. He was selected by fellow SDPA members as part of the organization’s annual leadership elections, reflecting strong peer confidence in his leadership and commitment to the profession.
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