PA Fellowship Program

We train and prepare highly skilled, efficient dermatology PAs.

PA Fellowship Program
Flexible 3–12 Month Dermatology Training for Physician Assistants

About the PA Fellowship Program

The Goodman Dermatology PA Fellowship is a structured, competency-based postgraduate training program designed to develop highly skilled, efficient dermatology PAs.

  • Duration: 3-12 months; Flexible.  based on experience
  • Patients/Day: 40+; High-volume clinical exposure
  • CME Hours: 52; SDPA 18 Modules; AAPA-accredited Category 1

Our fellowship combines elite clinical training with real-world, high-volume experience across the Goodman Dermatology network — medical, surgical, cosmetic, adult & pediatric.

What Makes Our Program Different

  • Flexible Duration: 3–12 months tailored to your experience level
  • High-Volume Exposure: Accelerated skill development in a busy clinical
    environment
  • Early Procedural Training: Biopsies, excisions, and injections from day one
  • Multi-Site Environment: Rotations across the Goodman Dermatology network
  • Direct Mentorship: Experienced dermatologists guiding every step
  • Defined Employment Path: Clear pathway to full-time positions within Goodman

Integrated Academic Didactic Training

All fellows complete the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Diplomate Fellowship Program.

  • 52 hours of AAPA-accredited Category 1 CME
  • 18 structured dermatology modules
  • Case-based learning and assessments
  • Nationally recognized credentialing

Fellowship Structure

Phase 1: Foundational Training

  • Core derm: acne, psoriasis,
    eczema, skin cancer
  • Biopsies & cryotherapy
  • Dermatopathology introduction
  • 20 patients/day target

Phase 2: Clinical Acceleration

  • Progressive autonomy in patient
    care
  • ED&C, excisions, injections
  • Mohs surgery & cosmetic
    exposure
  • 10 to 20 patients/day ramp

Phase 3: Advanced Practice

  • 20-30+ patients/day target
  • Advanced procedural mastery
  • Efficiency, coding &
    documentation
  • Practice-ready competency

Graduation Requirements & Credentials

Requirements

  • Demonstrated diagnostic competency
  • Procedural proficiency
  • High-efficiency clinical workflow
  • SDPA Diplomate Fellowship completion

Credentials Earned

✓ Goodman Dermatology PA Fellowship Certificate
✓ SDPA Diplomate Fellowship Program completion

Eligible to state: “Fellowship-trained in dermatology through the Goodman Dermatology PA Fellowship; completed the SDPA
Diplomate Fellowship Program.”

Next Steps

Who Should Apply

  • New graduate PAs seeking to specialize in dermatology from the start
  • Transitioning PAs moving from another specialty into dermatology
  • Experienced derm PAs seeking advanced procedural and clinical training

Career Pathway

  1. Apply: Submit application to the PA Goodman Dermatology Fellowship
  2. Train: Complete your 3–12 month structured fellowship
  3. Credential: Earn your SDPA Diplomate & Goodman certificate
  4. Hire: Considered for full-time roles across locations within Goodman Dermatology in Georgia

Ready to Build Your Dermatology Career?

Apply today to join the next cohort or contact us to learn more about upcoming fellowship cohort: fellowship@goodmanderm.com

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