Penn State Hershey Dermatology Education

At Penn State Hershey Dermatology, our team educates patients, medical students, physicians, residents, and the community about the newest findings in skin disease research.  We rank among the best clerkships and core lectures within Penn State College of Medicine.  As one of the most respected residency programs in the country, we continually host nationally recognized faculty and continuing medical education programs.  Our faculty are invited as lecturers and visiting professors across the world.

"The Attendings of the Penn State Hershey Department of Dermatology were absolutely wonderful, and are excellent teachers.  My learning experience was excellent" - Student

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Education – The Excitement of Learning

 2008

  • Dr. Joslyn S. Kirby joined our faculty.
  • Dr. Elizabeth Billingsley was promoted to professor.
  • Dr. Bryan Anderson was promoted to associate professor and tenured.
  • Dr. Jeannie Hennessy was our first dermatopathology fellow.
  • More than 50 community dermatologists attend monthly patient-centered conference (Grand Rounds)
  • 100% of the faculty are tenured or on tenure track.
  • Lookingill and Hassel Endowments sponsored prominent visiting professors.
  • Schragger Educational Endowment continued to grow.
  • Dr. David Adams appointed representative to The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention.
  • Dr. Christie Ammirati was assistant section editor of The Cutting Edge in Archives of Dermatology.

 2007

  • Amanda Nelson and Terry Smith were awarded Ph.D.’s.
  • Drs. David Adams and Andrea Zaenglein were promoted to Associate Professors.
  • Among the top rated educators in the Penn State College of Medicine.
  • 5-year residency accreditation with no deficiencies.
  • Over 50 community dermatologists attend monthly educational conference.
  • 100% of the faculty are tenured or on tenure track.
  • Lookingbill Endowment sponsored a prominent Visiting Professor.
  • Hassel Endowment launched to support our academic mission.
  • Schragger Educational Endowment continued to grow.

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