Medical Students
Welcome to Dermatology!
The Department of Dermatology enthusiastically participates in a variety of medical student education activities. Our faculty are involved in the pre- and post- clerkship formal curriculum, as well as in career advising and research mentorship. We are passionate about teaching dermatologic knowledge and skills not only to future dermatologists, but also to all of our medical students regardless of what their future specialty may be.
Our Course Offerings
For more detailed information, please view the Oasis Elective Course Book. You can also visit the Office of the Registrar's website to learn how to register.
Additional Resources
Rotation Sites
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.
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.
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.
CU Montview delivers quality dermatology care to patients, with an emphasis on caring for Medicaid patients and other underserved communities.
Recent Department News
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Drs. Dellavalle and Rodriguez discuss disparities in prescription patterns for atopic dermatitisOpens in a new window
Mar 19, 2023In an interview with The American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC), Dr. Robert Dellavalle and Dr. Ramiro Rodriguez discuss new research that could shed light on equity issues in the field of dermatology. Their study, based on data drawn from DataDerm, the nation’s largest clinical data registry for dermatology, compares the rates at which different groups—for example, Black, White, and Asian patients—are prescribed certain dermatological medications. Eventually, this work could help providers recognize and address inequities in dermatological care.Opens in a new window Full story -
In Memoriam: Dr. William L. WestonOpens in a new window
Nov 21, 2022William (Bill) Weston, MD, who served as the Chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado for 25 years, passed away on November 13, 2022, at the age of 84. Dr. Weston was an accomplished clinician and scholar who authored over 300 publications, including seminal works on neonatal lupus and erythema multiforme. He was a colleague, friend, mentor, and role model for at least two generations of dermatologists and pediatric dermatologists. As we mourn his passing, we celebrate his life and the many contributions he made.Opens in a new window Full story