Dermatopathology Fellowship

The ACGME-accredited Dermatopathology Fellowship Program of McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University is a joint effort of the departments of Dermatology and Pathology. We are committed to the training of excellent dermatopathologists who will eventually strive for continued dedication to and enrichment of the field.  We offer one fellowship position per year.

This is a one-year fellowship designed to provide pathologists or dermatologists with subspecialty competence in Dermatopathology.  The fellow will work in conjunction with clinical dermatologists, dermatopathologists and/or anatomic and clinical pathologists.   Fellows are exposed to a variety of dermatopathology subspecialties, special studies and techniques.   Research projects, teaching, publications and local and national presentations are encouraged and expected.  For our complete program listing, please refer to the FREIDA Online database.

Our 2024-2025 fellow is Meredith Rogers, MD, PhD.

Dermatopathology Faculty

Joan Guitart, MD - Professor of Dermatology; Chief of Dermatopathology and Program Director
Pedram Gerami, MD - Professor of Dermatology, Pathology and Pediatrics
Lu Chen, MD - Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Cuong Nguyen, MD - Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Medicine

Stipend and Benefits

For information regarding stipend and benefits, please refer to the McGaw Medical Center website.

How to Apply

This is a one-year program.  Our 2025-2026 fellowship position has been filled.  We will be accepting applications for the 2026-2027 fellowship from May 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024.

To apply, collect the following items:

• Completed GME Application
• Curriculum vitae
• A personal statement
• Official medical school transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• USMLE reports and/or ECFMG (if available)

Application materials can be submitted electronically to the program coordinator at the email address below. Letters of recommendation can be submitted via email from the author/author's office