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

"Don’t scratch" is probably one of the best—and worst—pieces of advice an eczema patient can receive. The skin condition, which is caused by an abnormal immune reaction that results in dry, red, cracked patches of skin, is only made worse by itching. Your nails damage the skin barrier, which then…
Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, offers insights on the role of patient-reported outcomes in informing treatment decisions for patients with atopic dermatitis.
Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have had game-changing effects for patients with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata, but the use of these potent medications has been associated with JAK inhibitor-associated acne (JAKne). In a systematic review and meta-analysis of 25 clinical…