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

Washington, D.C. (October 14, 2025) — A new study led by researchers at the George Washington University and published through the DC Cohort, one of the largest HIV longitudinal studies in the United States, finds that nearly half of people living with HIV experience skin conditions—even in the…
WASHINGTON (Oct. 7, 2025) — The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences, in partnership with Pfizer External Research and Grants, has announced two new opportunities to advance access to dermatologic care in underserved communities:
Dr. Pooja Sodha, Associate Professor of Dermatology at George Washington University joined Fox 5 DC today to talk about psoriasis in women - a condition that affects more than 8 million Americans each year and share how it can be managed.