We will be reviewing applications for the 2027/2028 AY starting January 1, 2027. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2027.
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2026/2027 AY.
Qualified applicants may download our application and submit it with the appropriate supporting documents by email or fax to:
Clinical Trials in Dermatology Fellowship
Attention: Christina Iwanik
Department of Dermatology
263 Farmington Avenue, MC 6231
Farmington, CT 06030-6231
Email: ciwanik@uchc.edu
Fax: 860-679-8801
Interviews are by invitation only. Once the application has been reviewed, selected candidates will be invited by letter via email and will be asked to call to schedule an interview date.
Please review our requirements for applicants and application/interview process for more details.
*Please be advised that acceptance to this fellowship does NOT guarantee a spot/position within the UConn Dermatology Residency program or any other UConn residency/fellowship programs after completion of this clinical trials fellowship.
Fellowship Application Requirements
- Application Form.pdf OR recent full ERAS application (PREFERRED)
- CV
- Dean’s letter
- ECFMG status report (if applicable)
- Minimum of Three (3) Letters of Recommendations
- Medical school transcript, MSPE, SOM Diploma
- Personal statement
- Photograph
- Full one-page official FSMB USMLE transcript showing ALL - Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS & Step 3 (must pass all steps on first attempt) with no failures. Only a full page transcript showing all steps will be accepted. Do not send individual sheets for each exam.
- U.S. citizens and U.S. residents can apply. This specific fellowship cannot accept applicants who are on ANY VISAS.
*The UConn School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education Program, does not process applications of individuals who are H1B visa holders.
Sample Contract: Download and/or Print Sample Contract
View more information on Eligibility Requirements and Selection.
The Clinical Trials Fellowship does not discriminate with respect to gender, race, age, religion, color, natural origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does your institution sponsor H1B visas?
Unfortunately, since this fellowship is not an ACGME accredited program, UConn cannot sponsor any visas for this clinical trials fellowship.
When is your deadline?
Our deadline is April 15 of the current year.
Is there a cut off of USMLE scores?
It’s unlikely we’ll consider applicants with scores under 200 or if you have failed one or more of your USMLE exams. You also must pass all steps on the first attempt.
How important is research for applying to your program?
Internally, when we screen applications, we use a broad concept of academic potential. We seek candidates who have the potential to be academic dermatologists if they so decide. Prior research is not an absolute criterion for selection to be interviewed, but it’s the surest way to display one’s academic potential.
How many applicants do you accept yearly?
We accept one applicant every year.
When do you start reviewing applications?
Application reviews begin after January 1 of the current year.
When do you start the interviewing process?
The interviews takes place between April and the beginning of May.