Department of Dermatology
Fellowship Program
Our mission is reflective of the medical school's mission to support and promote the health of individuals and communities through innovative medical education programs, research initiatives, and clinical excellence.
Fellowship Program
Our mission is reflective of the medical school's mission to support and promote the health of individuals and communities through innovative medical education programs, research initiatives, and clinical excellence.
Overview
The Brown Dermatology Dermatopathology fellowship is a one-year, ACGME-accredited program designed for fellows who are board-eligible or board-certified in either Pathology or Dermatology.
The fellowship was established in 2021. The caseload is comprised of routine cases generated from Brown Dermatology and community practices around Rhode Island and the surrounding New England area. The Dermatopathology Division is part of the Department of Dermatology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and fellows will spend their time between Rhode Island Hospital, Brown Dermatology, and the VA Medical Center as part of their dermatopathology training.
Pathology trained fellows will spend time in general dermatology at Brown Dermatology and VA Medical Center, including surgical, pediatric, and medical subspecialty clinics. Dermatology trained fellows will spend time in general pathology at Rhode Island Hospital and VA Medical Center, where they have the opportunity to experience pathology subspecialties, including hematopathology, cytopathology, and soft tissue pathology.
The fellowship will have graded clinical responsibilities. Our mission is reflective of the medical school's mission to support and promote the health of individuals and communities through innovative medical education programs, research initiatives, and clinical excellence in service to society and to improve the health and wellness of all. The fellow will participate in multidisciplinary tumor board, clinical conferences, journal club at the university as well as presentations at national meetings.
Faculty
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Christopher DiMarco, MD
Associate Professor of Dermatology, Clinician Educator, Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Clinician Educator -
Christopher Elco, MD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine -
Leslie Robinson-Bostom, MD
Professor of Dermatology -
Gladys Telang, MD
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Fellows
One ACGME-accredited fellowship appointment is available per year. Our current fellow is Dr. Jaclyn Anderson.
Applications
Completed application packets include:
- Completed Standard Application Form
- Medical school dean's letter
- Medical school transcript
- Three letters of recommendation (one from residency program director)
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Copy of USMLE or COMLEX score report
- Photograph - Optional
Deadline
We follow the unified timeline put forth by the American Society of Dermatopathology. As per that agreement we have already accepted an internal candidate for our 2026-27 fellowship year. We will be accepting applications for our 2027-28 position from July 1, 2025-September 1, 2025. Applications should be sent to Erika Abou Kelila, our program coordinator, via email starting July 1, 2025. Our positions for 2024-25 and 2025-26 have also been filled.