Cutaneous Oncology Fellowship

Director: Debjani Sahni, MD

Program Contact: Katie Galek, MSHA, Manager of Training Programs

Department of Dermatology,
Boston University School of Medicine
609 Albany Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02118 USA
Email: dermtrng@bu.edu
Telephone: (617) 358-9728
Fax: (617) 358-9709


Program Description:
The Cutaneous Oncology fellowship program is a 1-year paid position in the Department of Dermatology.

The program offers:

    • Involvement in a weekly multidisciplinary clinic diagnosing and managing patients with a wide array of skin cancers, including melanoma, advanced NMSC, cutaneous lymphomas, and other rare cutaneous neoplasms
    • Experience in new and emerging therapies in cutaneous oncology
    • Bi-weekly multidisciplinary tumor board conference
    • Experience in assisting in Mohs micrographic surgery, in addition to exposure to other surgical specialties, such as plastic surgery, ENT, and surgical oncology
    • Extensive research opportunities
    • Participate in monthly Grand Rounds and New England Dermatology Society meetings
    • Preparation of didactic lectures in skin oncology for dermatology residents


For more information, please contact:
dermtrng@bu.edu.

 

Eligibility requirements include graduation from an accredited medical school and successful completion of a Dermatology or Internal Medicine residency program. If J-1 visa sponsorship is needed, the applicant must have completed a Dermatology residency.

To submit your application please send the following items to dermtrng@bu.edu:

  • Supplemental Application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Medical School Transcripts
  • USMLE Transcripts
  • ECFMG Certificate*

*Internationally trained applicants must provide valid ECFMG certificate at the time of applying to be considered.

The application cycle for the 2025-2026 academic year is currently open, and we are still accepting applications!