Dermatology Fellowship | UW Pediatrics

Quick Facts

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2026

Start Month

August

Open Spots per Year

Duration in Years

ACGME Accredited

Yes

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to cultivate compassionate, professional, inquisitive and expert pediatric dermatologists.

Program Aims

Train fellows to expertly treat routine and medically complex pediatric dermatology patients in the outpatient and inpatient settings.
Expose fellows to a broad range of clinical diagnoses, procedural interventions, clinical research and medical education, providing appropriate mentorship to guide their education.
Graduate highly professional pediatric dermatologists who are outstanding clinicians equipped to pursue their own unique career goals.

Program Overview

We offer a one-year ACGME accredited Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Program which provides comprehensive training in all aspects of pediatric dermatology. Fellows will work with five board certified dermatologists and two APPs to care for inpatient and outpatient pediatric dermatology patients. Fellows will have procedural experience in areas including pulse dye and Nd Yag lasers among others. Fellows will participate in specialty clinics including dermatology-rheumatology, dermatology-immunology, teledermatology, and vascular anomalies. At the conclusion of training all fellows who have completed prerequisite eligibility training will be board eligible in pediatric dermatology through the ABD.

To learn more, visit our Division of Dermatology website.

Information for UW/Seattle Children’s Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Applicants

Core Training Sites

Fellows receive clinical training and mentorship at multiple facilities, including:

Seattle Children's

Seattle Children's is both a community hospital for greater Seattle and the pediatric referral center for the Northwest providing excellent pediatric care to meet the medical, surgical and developmental needs of children in the WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho). Serving as the main clinical training site for pediatric residents, this 423-bed hospital is conveniently located 1.5 miles from the University of Washington campus in a residential neighborhood of Seattle. The staff consists of University faculty and Seattle Children's full-time physicians.

Additional Information

How to Apply

Application Process

Please submit all documentation to Linda Woltz, C-TAGME Fellowship Program Management Specialist.

Eligibility for Applying to our Program

Completion of an ACGME or RCPSC accredited Dermatology Residency prior to starting the fellowship
Dermatology Board certified or eligible
Valid Washington Medical License or eligible for license
US citizenship or US permanent resident, qualifying candidates needing J1 Visa support (no H-1B visa support available)
Registration in the San Francisco Match https://www.sfmatch.org

Application Components

Curriculum Vitae
A brief personal statement about your interest, training objectives and career goals.
Three Letters of Recommendation sent through your program coordinator or the letter's author.
SCH Pediatric Dermatology Program Application

Timeline

Application deadline: September 5th
Interview Time Period: Late August-early October
Match Participation: SF Match
Match Day: November 10th
Fellowship start date: August 1, 2026

Interview Process

All interviews will be conducted online for the 2025 interview season.

Submit by email attachment to linda.woltz@seattlechildrens.org

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Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

At the UW Department of Pediatrics, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives; strive to create accessible, welcoming, and respectful learning environments; and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all.

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