Top Colleges of Cosmetic Dermatology

University of California in San Francisco School of Medicine

• The University of California in San Francisco School of Medicine was ranked number one in a 2005 survey on the best schools of dermatology, conducted by residentphysician.com. This school aims to be the world leader in dermatology, especially including care of skin diseases and thorough training and research.

  http://dermatology.ucsf.edu

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

• The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine was ranked number two in the same schools of dermatology survey. Their mission is to be a leading intellectual center for treating all aspects of the skin and its diseases.

  http://www.uphs.upenn.edu

Stanford University School of Medicine

• Stanford University is one of the top universities in the world and their dermatology department lives up to this standard. Being ranked number three in the same survey, Stanford University's dermatology department mission is to keep up this high standard in the treatment of their patients. Their trained students can spot potential problems in the hair, skin and nails, as well as a multitude of problems ranging from minor to very serious and sometimes even life-threatening.

  www.med.stanford.edu

New York University School of Medicine

• The fourth-ranked New York University school of medicine is a perfect place to look into training in dermatology or a residency program. It is a rigorous program that will leave its students with an outstanding education. The school offers many options for anyone wanting to further their education in the field of dermatology or eventually look into the specialty of cosmetic dermatology.

  http://dermatology.med.nyu.edu

University of Michigan Medical School

• More than 41,000 patients receive some sort of treatment from the University of Michigan Medical School every single year. Exceptional basic science training is provided at this school, as well as clinical training for medical students, residents, physicians and fellows. It is an academic institution that is considered world-class, and was ranked number five in the Resident Physician survey.

  http://www.med.umich.edu

Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

• The Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons is a world renowned academic center, and the students there are dedicated to the task of managing and understanding all different aspects of the skin and possible diseases. David R. Bickers is the chairman of the dermatology department and explains on the site that the school has always been ranked in the top 10 dermatology schools in the nation. It ranked number six in the Resident Physician survey.

  http://cumc.columbia.edu