Read Full Article HereTYLER, Texas (KLTV) – Dr. Brigham C. Willis, UT Tyler School of Medicine founding dean, says the new Department of Dermatology will benefit the East Texas community.
The new partnership will enable community integration, innovative medical care, groundbreaking research and comprehensive education, Willis said.
He said dermatology clinics have trouble hiring in smaller towns, and offering a local training program will help meet this need. The objective of the department is to cultivate a new wave of dermatologists interested in serving their local communities.
“The establishment of the Department of Dermatology at the UT Tyler School of Medicine is a milestone for the region and for the university, promising to elevate the standard of education and dermatological care in our area,” Willis said.
The department plans to launch educational programs for medical students at the university within the next year and hire a chair of the department and a dermatology program director, with plans to apply to become an ACGME-accredited dermatology residency program. These programs will provide comprehensive training and hands-on experience, preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals to serve East Texas.
The first UT Tyler School of Medicine class commenced in June 2023, with 40 students from the East Texas region. UT Tyler currently operates 20 residency and fellowship training programs.
U.S. Dermatology Partners has over 100 locations across eight states and is one of the premier dermatology practices in the country, a release said.
