Chief Resident’s Perspective

At the University of Maryland Dermatology Residency Program, we have 3 residency seats every year.  We typically conduct our interviews of about 20-30 candidates during the month of January. Within our program, we have cultivated a collegial and friendly environment, always being able to rely on each other. Our residents spend significant time together, both inside and outside of work.

We are led by our program director, Dr. Driscoll, and associate program director, Dr. Khan. They work very closely with us and maintain and open line of communication throughout the year. Our program leadership is receptive to our ideas about how we want to tailor our residency experience to our specific interests. We are granted 3 weeks of elective time throughout our second and third years of training to fine tune our interests.

Our inpatient consult service covers the University of Maryland Medical Center, including the world-renowned R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. As a tertiary-care academic hospital, we see the most complex medical dermatology cases in the region.

Our department is located across the street from the hospital in the Redwood Building, which features our academic offices, conference room, main outpatient clinics, and Mohs Surgery Center. Residents also rotate at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, conveniently linked by skyway to the University hospital. Finally, our satellite clinics in the county help us to serve the greater Baltimore area and give us exposure to dermatologic practice in a more suburban setting.

Our residents excel at dermatologic surgery, performing surgeries during their first weeks of training. We serve an exceptionally diverse patient population, and residents gain experience at managing high-acuity, complex patients with conditions spanning the entire breadth of dermatology in all skin types.

Located in the heart of downtown Baltimore, our program is just a short walk from Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Baltimore Ravens’ stadium, CFG arena, and the Inner Harbor. Many of our dermatology residents live in downtown Baltimore, or in the nearby neighborhoods of Federal Hill, Mt Vernon, and Fell’s Point. A quick drive or train ride makes Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York City highly accessible for day or weekend trips.

Emily Haque, MD
Chief Resident