Dermatology

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Welcome to Our Department

Our department, founded in July of 2023, is Kansas City’s only complete academic dermatology department featuring experts in complex medical dermatology, skin of color dermatology, pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, MOHS surgery and cosmetics/laser. We strive to provide the highest level of care to ALL patients, regardless of ability to pay.

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Meet our people

Dermatology Programs

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Dermatology Residency

The UMKC Dermatology Residency program is currently in the process of ACGME accreditation. Our goal is to participate in the 2025 match cycle and to offer two positions starting in July 2026 and two positions starting in July 2027.

Residency

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Clinical elective program

The UMKC Department of Dermatology offers a one-month clinical elective to medical students and participates in VSLO. The department also offers clinical electives to internal medicine residents, family medicine residents and podiatry residents. 

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More From Our Department

UMKC Skin Smart Campus Initiative

We participate in the Skin Smart Campus Initiative, which fosters safe and healthy learning and living environments, both on- and off-campus. Learn more about the initiative and our efforts as a department.

Contact us

Have a question about our department or programs? Please reach out to Mary Penney, our program coordinator, for more information.