Residency Program
Overview
The Department of Dermatology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine offers a comprehensive Residency Program designed to equip residents with the knowledge and skills necessary for excellence in dermatologic care. Through a structured curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, residents engage in diverse learning opportunities, fostering their expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of dermatological conditions. The program is fully accredited by ACGME.
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Length of Program
Three (3) Years
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Board Eligibility
All residents that satisfactorily complete the 3-year residency program will be eligible to take the certifying examination offered by the American Board of Dermatology.
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Training Facilities
Application Process
- All applications should be submitted to ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
- U.S. or foreign medical school graduates will be considered.
- We only offer “Advanced” training positions (PGY-II to PGY-IV).
Documents to be Submitted
The following documents should be submitted with the ERAS Common Application form:
- Minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation
- MSPE/Dean’s letter
- Personal statement
- Transcript
- USMLE scores, Step 1 and Step 2
Dates to Remember
- Applications Open: September 3rd, 2025
- Application Deadline: September 24th, 2025
- Interview Months: December 2025/ January 2026
If you are selected for an interview, you will receive communication from the program sometime in November. Interviews will be held virtually.
2025 Admissions Process
- Selected qualified applicants will be invited for a personal interview.
- Applicants are ranked and accepted through the NRMP (National Resident Matching Program).
- Applications are to be submitted to ERAS by September 24th, 2025
- There are only 4 Residency slots being offered for Academic Year 2029-2030.
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Overview of the Residency Program
Residency Faculty & Staff
Michelle A. Bain
Program Director
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Roger Haber
Associate Program Director
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Sheryl Hoyer
Assistant Program Director of Medical Student Education
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Barbara Balleza
Program Coordinator
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Our Alumni
Graduates
- Carolina Puyana, MD- Arlington Dermatology, Illinois
- Victoria Kuritza, MD- Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago, Illinois
- Brian Cahn, MD- Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates, Tennessee
- Neha Chandan, MD- Suncoast Skin Solutions, Florida
Graduates
- Priyanka Patel, MD- Aesthetic and Clinical Dermatology Associates, Hinsdale/St. Charles, IL
- Christy Waterman, MD- Booth Dermatology and Cosmetic Care, Indianapolis, IN
- Isabelle Sanchez, MD- Kaiser Permanente- Baldwin Park, Los Angeles, CA
- Stephanie Kuschel, MD- Dermio Dermatology, IN
Graduates
- Elizabeth Kream, M.D., Fellowship- Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York-New York, NY
- Nathan Jetter, M.D., Sutter Health- Sunnycale, CA
- Taryn Murray, M.D., Fellowship- Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center-Houston, TX
- Cameron Trodello, M.D., Laguna Dermatology & Aesthetics- Laguna Hills, CA
Graduates
- Jake Charny, M.D., Dermatology Associates of South Jersey- Mount Laurel, NJ
- Thomas Klis, M.D., Advanced Skin & MOHS Surgery Center- Chicago, IL
- Owen Kramer, M.D., Hines VA Medical Center & Elmhurst Dermatology- Hines, IL
- Krishna Patel, M.D., Illinois Dermatology Institute- Chicago, IL