Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship
A one-year fellowship accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
The Pediatric Dermatology fellowship at the University of Colorado is ACGME accredited and approved by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). The goal of this pediatric dermatology fellowship is to provide future leaders in pediatric dermatology experiences in high-quality patient care, teaching, and generating scholarship in order to develop the knowledge and skills to become an expert in the field. Graduates of our program will excel at providing tertiary-level outpatient care and inpatient consultative services for children with skin disorders. They will also be effective educators of students, residents, and other health providers, and will have the foundation to launch a career in clinical or translational research.
This is a one-year postgraduate fellowship designed for the individual who has completed three years of dermatology residency training to develop additional clinical and academic skills in pediatric dermatology.
The trainee will spend up to eight half-days per week in pediatric dermatology clinics and sub-specialty clinics, such as vascular anomalies, epidermolysis bullosa, and PCOS at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Procedures such as pulsed dye laser ablation, excisional surgery, and treatment of hyperhidrosis are part of our clinical practice.
Fellows see inpatient consults with the pediatric dermatology attending and attend didactic sessions, including Grand Rounds, dermatopathology review, journal club, and special lectures during the fellowship.
Fellows are encouraged to develop an area of expertise within pediatric dermatology and follow through with an academic endeavor in that area during training.
Program Director
Carla Torres-Zegarra, MD
Contact
Julie Clarke
Residency and Fellowship Coordinator
Julie.Clarke@CUAnschutz.edu
720-848-0597
Meet the Faculty
The program is directed by Dr. Carla Torres-Zegarra, a world-recognized authority in pediatric dermatology. She is the Director of Pediatric Dermatology Rotation for Pediatric Residents.
Grant Plost is the Director of Pediatric Dermatology Rotation for Dermatology Residents.
How to Apply
The University of Colorado Pediatric Fellowship Program participates in the San Francisco Match (SF Match). Our quota is currently two matches per year. Our SF Match program number is 2920. Qualified applicants will be invited to a Zoom interview with the fellowship director and the chair of the Dermatology department.
- Applicants are required to submit a CV, personal statement describing their professional goals and motivation for fellowship training, and three letters of recommendation in order to be considered for an interview.
- Application deadline for 2024 will be announced soon.
- Interviews will take place virtually in October 2024.
Trainees in our program must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or possess the appropriate documentation to allow the Fellow to legally train at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado. International medical graduates must have a valid ECFMG Certificate - including successful completion of USMLE steps 1, 2, and 3.
Applications and inquiries about the pediatric dermatology fellowship should be directed to our program coordinator, Julie Clarke, at 720-848-0597 or Julie.Clarke@CUAnschutz.edu.
Salary & University Resources
Salary, vacation, and benefits are set by the University of Colorado Graduate Medical Education Department. The Pediatric Dermatology fellow is considered a PGY-5 position, regardless of prior years of training.
The Graduate Medical Education website will provide additional information on the fellowship program, as well as an informative video on training at the University of Colorado.
Current Fellows
Anna Tappel, MD
Undergraduate School: University of Alaska Anchorage
Medical School: University of Virginia
Internship: Virginia Mason Medical Center
Residency: University of Washington
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
Dermatology Interests: Pediatric dermatology, procedural dermatology, psychocutaneous dermatology, and gender-affirming care
Other Interests/Hobbies: Reading, scuba diving, traveling internationally and sampling local cuisine, playing video games, and resuscitating houseplants.
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Remie Chrabieh, MD
Undergraduate School: Lebanese American University
Medical School: Lebanese American University
Internship: Lebanese American University
Hometown: Lebanon
Dermatology Interests: General Pediatric Dermatology, Procedural Dermatology, Hair and Nail.
Other Interests/Hobbies: Volunteering and community involvement, traveling, outdoor activities, camping, and spending time with family and friends.
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