WelcomeThe Department of Dermatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center was established in July 1981. Eastman Kodak Company endowed the James H. Sterner Chair in Dermatology in honor of Dr. Sterner—the founder of its Laboratory of Industrial Medicine and its Medical Director from 1951 to 1968. The Department of Dermatology serves as a tertiary and guaternary referral center for the entire Upstate New York area. The Dermatology Residency Program began in July 1981. The basic philosophy of the program: Residents and faculty working closely together to promote the best possible care of patients with both common and complicated skin diseases. Integration of the clinical and research areas of Dermatology by advancement of knowledge through basic, clinical, and policy research is a strong feature of our Department of Dermatology. Clinical aspects of the program are carefully monitored so all graduates of the program, whether going on to clinical or academic careers, can become exceptional clinical dermatologists. Our Dermatology Residency Program trains residents to acquire essential knowledge, technical expertise and critical reasoning skills, prepares them to practice independently in a variety of settings, promotes their research interests, and sharpens their administrative skills. We invite you to investigate our program further. |