Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship

This one-year fellowship program helps trainees master the complexities of Mohs and other dermatologic surgeries including defect reconstruction.

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Advanced training in micrographic and dermatologic oncology services

Program Director: Hugh Greenway, MD, Founder of Scripps Mohs

Associate Program Director: Benjamin Kelley, MD, Head of Mohs Surgery


Fellows learn Mohs laboratory procedures and prepare sections using both the H+E and IHC techniques.


Fellows may also participate in other dermatologic procedures, such as reconstruction post Mohs including skin grafts and flaps, scar revisions, podiatric surgeries, cutaneous laser surgery and leg vein procedures.


Trainees are expected to publish at least two research papers during their fellowship.


Completion allows fellows to qualify for membership in the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) and to take the subspecialty Micrographic Surgery and Dermatology Oncology Board Exam. Our Scripps program has trained over 70 fellows.

Faculty and fellows

Scripps dermatologic fellows train under the leadership of experienced clinical, research and academic experts and alongside talented trainees.


View the Mohs micrographic surgery family tree (PDF, 2.3 MB) including current fellows and alumni.

Salary and benefits

Scripps Clinic/Green Hospital fellowship pay and benefits

Scripps Clinic/Green Hospital fellowship pay and benefits:


  • PGY IV year - $100,202
  • PGY V year - $104,653
  • PGY VI year - $109,190
  • PGY VII year - $113,688


*Including a housing stipend

Insurance

  • Health and dental insurance plans are available for fellows and their dependents for a minimal cost. Fellows may participate in the Scripps Wellness program to reduce their health care premiums. Confidential counseling and psychological support services are available on request.
  • Life insurance coverage, up to $1,000,000, is available for fellows and their dependents.
  • Long-term disability insurance, at Scripps rates, is available for purchase. State Disability Insurance is paid by the fellow. The State of California requires this contribution.
  • Fellows are covered by malpractice insurance while performing services within the scope of their training at Scripps Clinic. The liability limit is $5,000,000 per claim/$5,000,000 annually. Tail coverage is provided.


Educational expenses

Scripps provides an educational expense allowance annually to each fellow for professional meetings and conferences, books and journals, professional dues and other educational expenses.


Vacations and leave

Fellows receive 20 vacation days annually. Six paid sick days are allotted annually. Parental and other leaves of absence follow Scripps policy and California State Law. Substantial absences may necessitate additional rotations to complete training.


Other benefits

  • Lab coats and scrubs are provided and laundered by Scripps
  • Paid parking in the adjacent gated and covered structure is provided at no cost
  • A full-service cafeteria is in the hospital
  • Call rooms are provided
  • Scripps Health non-profit 501(c)(3) – Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programs

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship Program at Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Hospital. To apply you must be in or have successfully completed an ACGME accredited Dermatology residency.


Applicants interested in applying to the fellowship should apply using the SFMatch website.


Matching program


The Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Program uses the SFMatch for Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Information and registration is available on the SFMatch website or by calling 415-447-0350.


Interview


Following a review of your application and letters of recommendation, you will be contacted if an invitation to interview is to be extended by the fellowship program director and/or division head of the subspecialty.


Eligibility requirements


Applicants must:


  • Have successfully completed an ACGME-accredited dermatology residency
  • Meet all licensure and certification requirements
  • Obtain a California Physician's and Surgeon's License and DEA certificate prior to the start of fellowship training


Additional requirements for international applicants


If you are a foreign medical graduate, all certifications, visas, and entry permits must be current and valid, for the duration of the training program, prior to final approval of any applicant. All licenses, ECFMG certification, INS visa and professional certifications are the applicant’s responsibility. Scripps Clinic does not operate its own J-1 or H-1 program.

Contact us

Call Samantha Brown at 858-554-3200 or email brown.samantha@scrippshealth.org to learn more about the Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship.