Howard University
The Howard University Dermatology residency in Washington, DC 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
Howard University Dermatology Residency is ACGME-accredited and prepares residents for the American Board of Dermatology exam. The department emphasises care of the underserved, in line with Howard University Hospital's mission as the nation's only teaching hospital on the campus of a historically black university. Faculty expertise spans complex medical, pediatric and surgical dermatology, cosmetics, dermatopathology, laser therapy and basic science. Residents train at Howard University Hospital, the VA Medical Center, Children's National Medical Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Applications go through ERAS.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- The stated mission is training compassionate, socially-conscious dermatologists who consider patients' social context; give concrete examples of community service and underserved-care experience.
- The program says it weighs evidence of community engagement and caring for underserved populations alongside scholarship and USMLE performance.
- Four training sites (Howard University Hospital, VA, Children's National, Walter Reed) give exposure to varied populations and service delivery systems; ask how rotations are sequenced.
- Faculty strengths include complex medical derm, pediatric derm, dermatologic surgery, cosmetics, dermatopathology and lasers; ask which areas offer mentorship for your interests.
- Didactics use trainee-centered active learning plus a joint educational program with regional colleagues; ask how this works in practice.
- Applications are ERAS-only; the program asks for three letters of recommendation.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Ginette A. Okoye, M.D.
- Program coordinator
- Angel Williams
- Address
- Howard University Hospital, Department of Dermatology, 2041 Georgia Avenue, Towers - 4300, Washington, DC 20060
- Phone
- 202-865-1680
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 Howard University 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 Howard University 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 Howard University 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 Howard University 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.