Department of Dermatology
Training & Education

Research Fellowship

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USC Skin of Color and Pigmentary Research Fellowship

One of the few fellowships of its kind in the country, the USC Skin of Color and Pigmentary Research Fellowship is a one-year program at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Directed by Dr. Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, it is focused on skin of color conditions and pigmentary disorders.

At a glance

  • Director: Dr. Nada Elbuluk.
  • Duration: 10 to 12 months.
  • Positions: One per cycle.
  • Eligibility: Medical students who have completed third year or later.
  • Applications Open: Early fall; deadline late fall; notifications in January or February.
  • What Fellows Do: sponsored clinical trials, prospective and retrospective studies, case reports, literature reviews, and book chapters in skin of color and pigmentary disorders. Fellows work weekly in clinic with Dr. Elbuluk and help coordinate the DermRISES and Dermmunity health equity programs.
  • How to apply: Contact Dr. Elbuluk directly at [email protected].