Washington University-B-JH-SLCH Consortium Program

Program Identity & Fit

Washington University's dermatology program is a large, academically anchored consortium spanning Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital, combining high-volume general dermatology with nationally recognized subspecialty depth in pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, and Mohs/dermatologic oncology. Clinical training spans a broad socioeconomic spectrum, from suburban and urban outpatient clinics to VA and underinsured hospital-based populations, with progressive autonomy and substantial procedural exposure (Mohs, excisions, lasers, cosmetics) building through PGY2-4. The program offers three distinct entry tracks - standard, pediatric dermatology-focused, and a formal Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP) - signaling institutional investment in both subspecialty and physician-scientist career paths alongside general clinical excellence. Active NIH- and foundation-funded cutaneous biology labs and a robust clinical trials unit indicate research is a genuine institutional pillar, not a token requirement, for residents who seek it.