Geisinger Health System Program – Dermatopathology

Subspecialty
Dermatopathology
Fellowship Program Number
1004131076

Program Information

About the program

Take your professional interest in dermatology or pathology to the cellular level with our Dermatopathology Fellowship program — which has a 100% success rate for board certification on the first attempt, dating back to 2006.

Geisinger’s one-year ACGME-accredited Dermatopathology Fellowship accepts two fellows each year and is led by nine dedicated dermatopathologists, who will guide your training.

As our dermatopathology fellow, you’ll see a diverse case mix of inflammatory dermatoses and tumors supported by immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry and molecular testing.

We also offer you:

  • A large case volume — more than 50,000 dermatopathology specimens per year — which will help you develop excellent diagnostic skills
  • One of the largest immunohistochemical stain panels available anywhere
  • An archive of slides dating to the 1980s
  • A long-established electronic medical record that enhances collaboration and communication with the entire clinical system
  • A spacious, state-of-the-art lab
  • Teaching experience, because we encourage lifelong scholarship and leadership

Our program is vital, growing and perhaps most important, guided by faculty mentors who are passionate about their work and excited to foster the next generation of skilled, forward-thinking dermatopathologists.

If you’re always asking questions, eager to learn and grow, and want to join a like-minded dermatopathology team, we hope you’ll apply.

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Affiliated Residency Program Number
3004100398
Independent Sign-Out
Not Applicable

Application Instructions

Applications will begin being accepted starting approximately Thursday, Oct. 1.

We appreciate your patience during this transition and look forward to reviewing applications via FellowshipsCAS.

We’re recruiting for 2 applicants for the 2028–2029 academic year.

The Dermatopathology Fellowship Program at Gesinger will participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Approximate application timeline

  • Applications open: Oct. 1, 2026
  • Geisinger application deadline: Dec. 11, 2026
  • Interviews (in person): January/February/March
  • Rank list opens: March 17, 2027
  • Rank list certification deadline: April 14, 2027
  • Match Day: April 28, 2027
  • Training begins: July 1, 2028

Application submission – FellowshipsCAS (Centralized Application Service)

FellowshipsCAS | Applicant Login Page

Required application materials

All applicants must submit:

Eligibility

Requirements for international applicants

  • Visa status:
    • Hold a J-1 visa, or
    • Be a U.S. permanent resident
    • No other visas will be accepted (H1B are not acceptable)
  • ECFMG certification:
  • U.S. clinical experience:
    • Must have worked in clinical medicine in the United States within the last 2 years
    • Note: An observership does not fulfill this requirement

Stipend

$2,000 Well-Being Stipend

Positions Available (by year)

Contact the program for more details.