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

On February 10, 2026, six medical professionals from the Washington DC VA Medical Center were among more than 2,000 cardiologists, dermatologists, and other physicians recognized as Washingtonian’s 2025 Top Doctors during the awards reception.
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined. About one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. But unlike some other types, skin cancer can often be prevented!
GW researchers found that popular weight loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, may be linked to an increased risk of hair loss, according to a study published earlier this month. Researchers, led by Professor and Chair of Dermatology Adam Friedman, examined data from almost 550,000 patients aged 12…