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Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship Accreditation Program

 

ASDS accreditation confirms and recognizes cosmetic dermatologic surgery fellowship programs that meet high-quality standards. The accreditation program also promotes practices that provide Fellows with the proper training and expertise to perform cosmetic dermatologic surgery procedures.

The Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship Accreditation curriculum emphasizes the acquisition of knowledge and skills based upon specific categories. With only one Fellow per two faculty members, there is ample opportunity for hands-on experience as well as intimate faculty exposure and one-on-one learning.

Program Objectives

Educate dermatologists in advanced cosmetic dermatologic surgery procedures.

Initiate the process of academic development in those individuals who aspire to careers in the university hospital environment.

Inspire the skills and enthusiasm required to maintain a lifelong commitment to continuing education in the field of cosmetic dermatologic surgery.

Program Highlights

  • One calendar year of training in the office/facility of the Fellowship Director where the majority of time is spent training.
  • The Fellow must participate in 300 cosmetic dermatologic surgery cases and observe 1,000 cases under the direct supervision of the Fellowship Director or Associate Fellowship Director in at least five of the eight categories identified in the Procedure Table.
  • The Fellow must receive didactic and clinical instruction in all areas of the curriculum.
  • The Fellow must be exposed to experiences designed to augment training: writing and reviewing clinical manuscripts, attending local and national conferences, presenting at clinical conferences and teaching residents.

Fellowship Directors Seeking Accreditation for their Program

NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 15, 2020

Submit the completed application forms – including all required supporting documentation and fees – to ASDS by the application deadline date. The site review will occur after initial accreditation review is completed and provisional approval is granted.

Download Fellowship Program Application (PDF)

Fellows Seeking Fellowship with ASDS-Accredited Program

All new fellow applications are processed through SF Match. Visit SF Match and select the specialty, Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery. Registered applicants can view program information and follow each registered program's instruction on their application process. ASDS does not manage the application process.

The SF Match timeline for the 2020 / 2021 application is:

  • Monday, June 3, 2019 – applicant registration begins at sfmatch.org.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 – ALL rank lists must be submitted by 12 p.m. (noon) PST
  • Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 – Match results are made available to programs, applicants and US medical schools through the SF Match system. Login is required to view results.
  • July 1, Aug. 1, Sept. 1, 2020 – Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship training begins.
Fellowship Directors may request an exemption from the match participation annually. List of exempted programs can be found here (PDF).

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Annual Forms

The following forms are sent to Program Directors at the end of each academic year:

See maintenance of accreditation overview.