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Additional Details:

Four-Week Elective

Two $2000 stipends Available

Deadline to Apply: May 31, 2025

Please select all rotation dates that will work, as one student is selected per rotation. 

2025 Elective Dates:

08/04/2025-08/29/2025

09/01/2025-09/26/2025

09/29/2025-10/24/2025

10/27/2025-11/21/2025

11/24/2025-12/19/2025

Skin of Color Dermatology Visiting Medical Student Elective

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Our department is seeking students starting their MS4 year who have demonstrated vision and commitment towards improving the health status of underserved communities.

Students must display a genuine interest in exploring issues of social determinants of health, population medicine, and access to care as it pertains to dermatology.

Our aim is to increase access, opportunity, and mentorship for all medical students entering the healthcare workforce and to promote interest in academic medicine. 

Program FAQs

Who is Eligible to Participate

  • U.S. citizens
  • Economically disadvantaged or of a low socio-economic status (SES) or from a community underserved in medicine.
  • Enrollment as a 4th year medical student or DO equivalent, at an LCME-accredited institution at the time of elective. Must have completed core rotations.
  • Demonstrates commitment to improving the health status of all patient populations.
  • A passing Step 1 score is required with no prior failures.

What are the Expectations of the Program?

  • Complete a four (4) week elective in clinical dermatology in Oklahoma City, OK.
  • A stipend of $2000 will be provided to help cover housing, travel, food, and other living and associated expenses.
  • Mentorship with select dermatology faculty members and residents to provide career and professional guidance as well as a personal connection to the community. Emphasis will be placed on the residency application process.
  • Scholarly production of dermatologic issues related to skin of color and associated practice gaps as well as social determinants of health.
  • Networking opportunities within the department and medical college at large.
  • Participation in daily clinics and didactics and resident interaction.

How do I Apply?

Please include the following in your application:

  • Curriculum Vitae, including USMLE Step 1 Score Report.
  • Include self-identification of which underrepresented in medicine group you belong to.
  • Please answer the following supplemental questions:
  1. Describe your career goals.
  2. Why are you interested in an elective in dermatology at the University of Oklahoma?
  3. Describe your commitment to promoting the health of diverse patient populations. Discuss how social determinants of health impact patients in Dermatology?
  4. What role should diversity play in the make-up of the healthcare workforce?

Please submit your application to: dermatology@ouhsc.edu

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications are due by May 31, 2025. Applications will be reviewed beginning June 1, 2025.

2025 Elective Dates:

08/04/2025-08/29/2025

09/01/2025-09/26/2025

09/29/2025-10/24/2025

10/27/2025-11/21/2025

11/24/2025-12/19/2025

One applicant selected per each 1-month elective.