Department of Dermatology
Mohs Fellowship Program
Our mission is to cultivate leaders in dermatologic surgery who are dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate patient care. We aim to foster an environment of lifelong learning, enabling our fellows to contribute significantly to the academic and clinical dermatology community through research, teaching, and service.
Overview
Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) Fellowship Program at Brown University Health.
About the Fellowship
Brown University Health offers a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO). This training program is held across three sites in Rhode Island—East Providence, Warwick, and South Kingstown—under the direction of Tiffany J. Libby, MD. Core faculty members also include Hayley Goldbach, MD, Oliver Wisco, DO, Christopher DiMarco, MD (Dermatopathology), M. Yaukub Puthawala, MD (Radiation Oncology), and Albert S. Woo, MD (Plastic Surgery).
Faculty
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Tiffany Jow Libby, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology -
Hayley Goldbach, MD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Clinician Educator -
Oliver Wisco, DO
Associate Professor of Dermatology, Clinician Educator -
Christopher DiMarco, MD
Associate Professor of Dermatology, Clinician Educator, Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Clinician Educator
Training Experience
Our program allows fellows to engage in a high-volume clinical setting throughout our various sites, treating a wide range of tumor types in a diverse patient demographic. Under the mentorship of our experienced faculty, fellows will manage complex cases involving micrographic surgery and will acquire skills in advanced reconstructive techniques.
The fellowship highlights include:
- Training under fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons and dermatologic oncologists
- Exposure to over 1,000 cases of micrographic surgery and reconstructive procedures
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in clinical and academic settings
- Weekly and monthly conferences, including Tumor Board and Journal Club
Fellows who have successfully completed the fellowship program are eligible for board certification in micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology per the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
How to Apply
The MSDO Fellowship Program at Brown University Health participates in the San Francisco Match. Our MSDO fellowship is open to individuals who have completed an ACGME-accredited dermatology residency program. Board eligibility in dermatology is required at the beginning of the fellowship. Unless otherwise requested, all application materials should be submitted through the SFMatch for consideration.
To apply, please submit the following:
- Application form completed and submitted through the Central Application Service of the SF Match
- A separate Microsoft Word document describing why you have elected to pursue a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology at Brown University Health
Interviews and Key Dates
- Interviews are typically scheduled in the fall, with exact dates communicated upon review of applications.
- Candidates will be contacted directly by the Fellowship Program Director for scheduling interviews.
Additional Information
Selected fellows must obtain a valid Rhode Island medical license prior to the start of the fellowship. It is the responsibility of the fellow to ensure all licensure, visa, and certification requirements are fulfilled.
Application deadline: August 1, 2025, for the 2026 fellowship
Fellowship start date: August 1
Fellows accepted per year: 1
Contact
Fellowship Coordinator
Erika Abou Kelila
593 Eddy Street, APC 10
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-444-7139
Fax: 401-444-7105
Email