Vanderbilt Dermatology: 
Underrepresented in Medicine (URIM) Visiting Student Stipend

Vanderbilt Dermatology is committed to increasing diversity in the specialty of dermatology. We believe that having physicians that reflect the population that we serve results in better healthcare outcomes.

We offer one stipend of $2,000 to a qualified student to assist in reducing the cost of an away rotation.

Underrepresented groups include: Black (African/African American), Latino/Hispanic (Mexican American, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Central American, South American), Native American with tribal affiliation, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and LGBTQ.

Eligibility

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent resident
  • Must be pursuing a medical degree at an LCME or AOA accredited medical school located outside of Nashville, TN
  • Must be a 4th year or rising 4th year medical student
  • Must be in good standing at their medical school
  • Must have completed core clerkships in Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Surgery

Application Process

  1. Complete an application in VSLO for the Clinical Dermatology Advanced Clinical Elective at Vanderbilt University SOM (DERM-5790).
  2. Complete the Vanderbilt Dermatology URIM Visiting Student Stipend Application (https://redcap.link/vanderbiltdermURMvisitingstudentapp).
  3. Obtain one (1) letter of recommendation from a faculty member who can attest to your interest in dermatology. Clerkship directors, dermatology faculty advisors/mentors, and non-dermatology faculty advisors/mentors are acceptable. Provide the letter writer with the following link to upload their letter: https://redcap.link/vanderbiltdermURMLOR

Please email Kristina Maynard with any questions.

 

Advanced Clinical Elective (ACE):  Clinical Dermatology (DERM-5790)

This clinical experience will be in the outpatient clinic setting and the inpatient consultation setting with direct faculty interaction. The location of clinic assignments will be in the VU Dermatology Clinic at Vanderbilt One Hundred Oaks and the Dermatology Clinic at the Nashville VA Hospital. There will be participation in weekly conferences specifically for the rotators on the clerkship. The didactic lectures during the month will focus on the identification, treatment, and management of common dermatologic diseases. The clinical experience will reinforce the lectures plus give insight into the role of the dermatologist as a consultant for less common and difficult to treat conditions.

Application

All visiting applications are processed through VSLO.

For more information, including the academic calendar for visiting student electives, please visit the Visiting Student Electives website (linked for your convenience).