We are pleased to introduce the VisTA (Visiting URiM Trainee Award) Scholars Program, a funded program sponsored by the Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Program, for visiting URiM dermatology residents to rotate in our program.
DESCRIPTION
This program offers a four week visiting rotation* to PGY-3 and PGY-4 residents enrolled in ACGME accredited US Dermatology residency programs, who self-identify as underrepresented in medicine (URiM)**.
* subject to restrictions due to COVID-19 pandemic
** including, but not limited, to Black/African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Cambodian, and Laotian.
GOALS
- To provide exceptional training in general and subspecialty dermatology
- To support academic and research interests by providing networking opportunities and mentoring relationships within our system
- To introduce dermatology fellowship programs and faculty opportunities at Harvard affiliated hospitals
ELIGIBILITY
PGY-3 or PGY-4 URiM residents who are currently enrolled and are in good standing at an ACGME-accredited US Dermatology Residency Program. Must be eligible to obtain a Massachusetts limited license and have the support of their program director.
FORMAT
- Participation in general dermatology, complex med-derm, cosmetic and subspecialty clinics as well as consult service at our affiliated sites. Program sites include: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Lahey Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Schedule tailored based on resident’s interest, as feasible
- Weekly academic time and professional development time for meetings with faculty
- Participation in all resident didactics during elective month
- Pairing with a faculty advisor and a resident buddy during elective
- Welcome dinner with Harvard derm faculty and residents
CREDENTIALING and LICENSING
Four month advance notice required for completing credentialing and licensing to allow visiting residents to provide direct patient care. A program letter of agreement must be completed and signed prior to start of rotation.
FUNDING
- Travel expenses up to $500
- Lodging expenses for the 4 weeks up to $3000
- Additional expenses for meals and local transportation up to $500
APPLICATION
- Completed Application Form
- Statement of purpose from applicant that includes specific interests and goals for the rotation
- Recommendation letter and certification of good standing from Program Director at home institution
- Current curriculum vitae
Please submit all application documents to Diane Kovacev at dkovacev@mgh.harvard.edu.
Application Deadline: January 23, 2023 for elective occurring in the following academic year (Sept – June)
January 23, 2023 (for electives occurring Sept 2023 – June 2024)
January 22, 2024 (for electives occurring Sept 2024 – June 2025)