Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology Fellowship
Program Goals
The Department of Dermatology offers a one-year fellowship in dermatologic surgery and cutaneous oncology. Our department offers two such fellowships each year, fully approved by the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS).
The goal of this fellowship is to thoroughly train an individual in all phases of dermatologic surgery including Mohs surgery and reconstruction, excisional surgery, dermabrasion and chemical peeling, hair transplantation, scalp reduction, cryosurgery, laser surgery, tissue augmentation, sclerotherapy, liposuction, and other physical modalities.
Dr. Philip Bailin is the director of the surgical fellowship program, and Dr. Allison Vidimos is co-director. Drs. Jon Meine, and Christine Poblete-Lopez are all ACMS approved surgical faculty. This exposure to several surgical faculty members broadens the scope of the program significantly.
Program Structure
The fellow spends several days per week in the Mohs Surgery Unit. During this time, he/she initially serves as first assistant, and then later attains graded responsibility for primarily treating cases under supervision. Each year approximately 2000 carcinomas are treated in our unit by Mohs surgery. The majority are also repaired in our unit.
The other time periods are varied. New patients are evaluated in consultation for cancer surgery or cosmetic procedures. Post-surgical patients and other continuing cases are seen weekly. Considerable time is devoted to laser procedures. Additionally, there is time set aside for direct supervision and teaching of dermatology residents in basic excisional surgery.
A rather close relationship has been developed between our department and those of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, and Plastic Surgery. Thus, the fellow in dermatologic surgery has an opportunity to spend time with these other services to participate in combined cases with them.
In terms of didactic material, there are several conferences weekly which the fellow may attend (Dermatopathology, Journal Club, Grand Rounds, etc.). Fellows receive certificates in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). Every fellow attends the annual Cutaneous Anatomy Course in San Diego. They also attend the annual ACMS meeting.
We expect every dermatologic surgery fellow to complete at least one paper during their fellowship regarding some phase of surgery or cutaneous oncology.Our fellowship offers a broad experience in all aspects of dermatologic surgery, and our patient population is an excellent one.
The Department of Dermatology offers a one-year fellowship in dermatologic surgery and cutaneous oncology. Our department offers two such fellowships each year, fully approved by the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS).
The goal of this fellowship is to thoroughly train an individual in all phases of dermatologic surgery including Mohs surgery and reconstruction, excisional surgery, dermabrasion and chemical peeling, hair transplantation, scalp reduction, cryosurgery, laser surgery, tissue augmentation, sclerotherapy, liposuction, and other physical modalities.
Dr. Philip Bailin is the director of the surgical fellowship program, and Dr. Allison Vidimos is co-director. Drs. Jon Meine, and Christine Poblete-Lopez are all ACMS approved surgical faculty. This exposure to several surgical faculty members broadens the scope of the program significantly.
Dermatologic Surgery Associates
Program Structure
The fellow spends several days per week in the Mohs Surgery Unit. During this time, he/she initially serves as first assistant, and then later attains graded responsibility for primarily treating cases under supervision. Each year approximately 2000 carcinomas are treated in our unit by Mohs surgery. The majority are also repaired in our unit.
The other time periods are varied. New patients are evaluated in consultation for cancer surgery or cosmetic procedures. Post-surgical patients and other continuing cases are seen weekly. Considerable time is devoted to laser procedures. Additionally, there is time set aside for direct supervision and teaching of dermatology residents in basic excisional surgery.
A rather close relationship has been developed between our department and those of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, and Plastic Surgery. Thus, the fellow in dermatologic surgery has an opportunity to spend time with these other services to participate in combined cases with them.
Dermatologic Surgery Tips and Techniques
In terms of didactic material, there are several conferences weekly which the fellow may attend (Dermatopathology, Journal Club, Grand Rounds, etc.). Fellows receive certificates in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). Every fellow attends the annual Cutaneous Anatomy Course in San Diego. They also attend the annual ACMS meeting.
We expect every dermatologic surgery fellow to complete at least one paper during their fellowship regarding some phase of surgery or cutaneous oncology.Our fellowship offers a broad experience in all aspects of dermatologic surgery, and our patient population is an excellent one.
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