{"id":3467,"date":"2017-12-20T10:19:25","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T15:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/graduate-medical-education\/?page_id=3467"},"modified":"2026-04-06T15:45:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T19:45:35","slug":"application-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/graduate-medical-education\/dermatology-clinical-trials-fellowship-program\/application-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-3467\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-3467-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3467-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3467-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>We will be reviewing applications for the 2027\/2028 AY starting January 1, 2027. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2027.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>We are no longer accepting applications for the 2026\/2027 AY.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Qualified applicants may download our application and submit it with the appropriate supporting documents by email or fax to:<\/p>\n<p>Clinical Trials in Dermatology Fellowship<br \/>\n<strong>Attention: Christina Iwanik<\/strong><br \/>\nDepartment of Dermatology<br \/>\n263 Farmington Avenue, MC 6231<br \/>\nFarmington, CT 06030-6231<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:ciwanik@uchc.edu\">ciwanik@uchc.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Fax:<\/strong> 860-679-8801<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Please review our requirements for applicants and application\/interview process for more details.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>*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.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fellowship Application Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/graduate-medical-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/10\/Common-Application-Form.pdf\">Application Form.pdf<\/a> <em><strong>OR<\/strong><\/em> recent full ERAS application\u00a0<strong>(PREFERRED)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>CV<\/li>\n<li>Dean\u2019s letter<\/li>\n<li>ECFMG status report (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Minimum of Three (3) Letters of Recommendations<\/li>\n<li>Medical school transcript, MSPE, SOM Diploma<\/li>\n<li>Personal statement<\/li>\n<li>Photograph<\/li>\n<li>Full one-page official FSMB USMLE transcript showing ALL - Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS &amp; Step 3\u00a0<strong>(must pass all steps on first attempt) with <u>no failures<\/u><\/strong>. Only a full page transcript showing all steps will be accepted. Do not send individual sheets for each exam.<\/li>\n<li>U.S. citizens and U.S. residents can apply. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>This specific fellowship cannot accept applicants who are on ANY VISAS.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>*The UConn School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education Program, does not process applications of individuals who are H1B visa holders.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sample Contract:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/graduate-medical-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2017\/12\/sample_contract-1.pdf\">Download and\/or Print Sample Contract<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/graduate-medical-education\/eligibility-and-selection\/\">View more information on Eligibility Requirements and Selection.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3467-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-3467-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-3467-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3467-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Frequently Asked Questions <\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3467-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3467-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3467-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>Does your institution sponsor H1B visas?<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Unfortunately, since this fellowship is not an ACGME accredited program, UConn cannot sponsor any visas for this clinical trials fellowship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3467-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce\" data-index=\"3\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>When is your deadline?<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Our deadline is April 15 of the current year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3467-2-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce\" data-index=\"4\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>Is there a cut off of USMLE scores?<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>It\u2019s unlikely we\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3467-2-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce\" data-index=\"5\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>How important is research for applying to your program?<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>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\u2019s the surest way to display one\u2019s academic potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3467-2-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce\" data-index=\"6\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>How many applicants do you accept yearly?<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>We accept one applicant every year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3467-2-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce\" data-index=\"7\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>When do you start reviewing applications?<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Application reviews begin after January 1 of the current year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3467-2-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>When do you start the interviewing process? <\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The interviews takes place between April and the beginning of May.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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