The Dermatology Department at the Geisinger Health System offers an elective student rotation to provide a supervised educational experience in comprehensive dermatologic care. Our mission is to introduce and advance the student’s knowledge base of dermatology, including morphologic descriptions, differential diagnosis, and an awareness of therapy for common conditions. Our service also emphasizes professionalism and interpersonal communication that allows the student to participate as a team member.

Both teaching faculty and dermatology residents will serve as resources for your education during this rotation. The clinical experience allows the student to work directly with us in evaluating and treating patients with a variety of dermatologic conditions, including acute dermatoses, chronic conditions such as psoriasis, skin malignancies, skin findings in systemic disease, pediatric dermatology, wounds, contact dermatitis, and even a brief exposure to Procedural Dermatology and Dermatopathology. At the end of the rotation, the student will give a case-based presentation to the department.

The student will attend and participate in teaching conferences as outlined at the beginning of the rotation.  Additionally, opportunities to attend dermatology grand rounds at Geisinger and regional programs may be available during the elective. If interested, collaboration with faculty may be available for scholarly activity such as publications.

Please contact us with inquiries or to schedule a clerkship.