Welcome to the Department of Dermatology

Welcome to the Department of Dermatology at the George Washington University. The department is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and clinical research. We also believe community education and outreach is an important part of our mission as dermatologists. Our current areas of research include atopic dermatitis, supportive oncodermatology, nanotechnology, nonmelanoma skin cancer, and medical cannabinoids to name a few.

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Residency Program

Thank you for your interest in the Dermatology Residency Program at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences!

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Dermatology Learning Corner

The GW SMHS Department of Dermatology aims to spread the wealth of knowledge and review materials available to, and many times created by our dedicated faculty and residents. 

Latest News

Despite its small body surface area involvement, chronic hand eczema (CHE) represents a significant dermatologic and socioeconomic burden. In a recent session on chronic hand eczema (CHE) Socity of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) 2025 Summer Conference given by Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, he…
Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, breaks down how to differentiate chronic hand eczema from similar conditions using history, morphology, and key clinical clues.
This interview segment at the 2025 SDPA Conference highlights additional insights by Friedman on the management and diagnosis of chronic hand eczema, or CHE.