Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital
The Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Dermatology residency in Camden, NJ is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
The Cooper University Hospital/Cooper Medical School of Rowan University dermatology residency is ACGME-accredited and trains residents across southern New Jersey: complex medical, pediatric and surgical oncology dermatology in urban, underserved Camden, plus general dermatology and dermatologic surgery clinics in suburban Marlton. The page cites a faculty-to-resident ratio above 2:1, a first-time 100 percent board pass rate since inception over 26 years ago, Mohs surgery led by a past ASDS president (with a second Mohs attending), cosmetic procedure training, and NB-UVB, PUVA and excimer phototherapy. Care is coordinated with MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Faculty-to-resident ratio above 2:1 and daily faculty interaction; ask how this plays out in clinic supervision.
- Reported first-time 100% board pass rate since inception (26+ years ago); ask for current numbers.
- Mohs and cosmetic: chief of Procedural Dermatology/Mohs is a past ASDS president and a second Mohs attending was added; stress interest in surgery and reconstruction.
- Underserved Camden setting plus MD Anderson at Cooper for melanoma and cutaneous lymphoma; highlight oncology and advocacy interests.
- Residents are expected to do clinical research and publish; bring ideas or prior publications.
- Phototherapy (NB-UVB, PUVA, excimer) training is described as unique in South Jersey.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Lacy Sommer, MD
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Dermatology residency training
Dermatology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a preliminary year.
Many dermatology programs begin in the second year, so applicants also arrange a preliminary or transitional year.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Dermatology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Dermatology residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Dermatology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a preliminary year; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Dermatology residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Dermatology residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.