Residency Program Director

John Selby, MD
Residency Program Director
Department of Dermatology
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive 40024 PFP
Iowa City, IA 52242-1090
Phone: 319-356-1694
Fax: 319-356-0349
Email: john-selby@uiowa.edu

Residency Program Coordinator

Kate Scheer
Dermatology Residency Coordinator
Department of Dermatology
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive 40024 PFP
Iowa City, IA 52242-1090
Phone: 319-356-1694
Fax: 319-356-0349
Email: Dermatology-ResidencyProgram@uiowa.edu

Department Chair

Ali Jabbari, MD, PhD
Chair & Department Executive Officer
Department of Dermatology
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive 40024 PFP
Iowa City, IA 52242-1090
Phone: 319-356-3609
Fax: 319-356-0349
Email: ali-jabbari@uiowa.edu

Kristen Berrebi, MD
Clinical Professor

Elizabeth Cusick, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor

Paula Giudici, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor

Ali Jabbari, MD, PhD
Department Chair
Associate Professor

Vincent Liu, MD, FAAD
Clinical Associate Professor

Nicole Negbenebor, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor

Ashley Patrick, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor

Jennifer Powers, MD
Clinical Associate Professor

John Selby, MD, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor

Alison Seline, MD, FAAD
Clinical Assistant Professor

Kirk Sidey, MD, MBA
Clinical Assistant Professor

Mary Stone, MD, FAAD
Professor

Brian Swick, MD, FAAD
Clinical Associate Professor

Marta Van Beek, MD, MPH, FAAD
Clinical Associate Professor

Melissa Willis, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Bettendorf, IA Clinic

Thank you for your interest in the Residency Program in the Department of Dermatology at University of Iowa Health Care. We are deeply committed to training the next generation of dermatologists. The scope of training that our residents receive is comprehensive and includes immersive clinical experiences in medical dermatology, inpatient consultations, procedural dermatology/Mohs, pediatric dermatology, cosmetics and dermatopathology. Our graduates are exceedingly well-prepared to be successful in any chosen career path within medicine, thanks to the unique and special opportunities provided by our program.

Our department is firmly devoted to excellence in dermatology education. Our faculty are outstanding role models for compassionate patient care who provide specialized expertise across a broad spectrum of dermatologic disease. Towards this end, our faculty provide supervision with graduated autonomy that nurtures competence and confidence in our residents while providing the best care to our patients.

Our Department has state-of-the-art facilities that are available for patient care, education, and research. At the main medical center of University of Iowa Health Care, Dermatology patients are seen in a spacious clinical setting on the third floor of the Pomerantz Family Pavilion (PFP). Immediately above this area is the administrative space, which includes offices for our faculty and administrative personnel as well as a recently renovated resident room with dedicated workstations/offices for each resident and fellow. Residents also rotate through the Iowa City VA Medical Center, located across the street from the main University of Iowa Health Care campus, where all of our senior residents serve as Chief Resident of the VA during their third year of training. Departmental research is conducted in dedicated spaces within the Marshall Laboratories for Dermatology Research, the University of Iowa Clinical Research Unit, and the clinical space in PFP.

Research opportunities in the department span clinical, translational, and basic science research on dermatological disorders. Our work is funded by a range of sponsors including the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Defense, among others. Based on individual interests, there are abundant opportunities for residents to become involved in research during their residency training. Moreover, there are specific programs sponsored by UIHC, including the Physician Scientist Training Program, that provide protected periods of time for research for residents pursuing an Investigative Training Track Pathway offered by the American Board of Dermatology.

I would be remiss if I did not mention the outstanding training our residents get in procedural dermatology, Mohs, and dermatopathology. The training our residents receive with our dermatologic surgeons is, I think, unparalleled among dermatology residency programs, as these rotations are focused and intensive. The same is true of the training our residents receive in dermatopathology; our residents operate in the same fashion as dermatopathology fellows at other institutions.

I would like to emphasize what truly sets our Residency Program apart: the sense of community and collaboration that thrives within our Department. Our residents and faculty share not just a commitment to excellence in dermatology but also a deep bond of camaraderie and mutual support. It's this unique atmosphere of collaboration and mentorship that truly defines the spirit of our program.

Thank you for considering the Residency Program in the Department of Dermatology at University of Iowa Health Care. We invite you to explore the many opportunities that our program has to offer and join us in shaping the future of dermatology. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of dermatologists to our department, where we're not just training doctors but nurturing leaders in the field. If you are seeking a dynamic, enriching, and collegial experience for your dermatology residency, we believe you will find your home here at the University of Iowa.

First Year Residents, Class of 2027

Zachary Skopec, MD
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Jeffrey Dobrzynski, MD
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Jared Blad, MD
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Ailynna Chen, MD
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Jazmin Newton, MD
University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine

Sarah Minion, MD
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

 

 

Second Year Residents, Class of 2026

Collin O'Bryan, MD
University of Illinois College of Medicine

Samuel Palmer, MD
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Halie Burdick, MD
University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine

Laura Correa Ferrer, MD
New York Medical College

Elizabeth Anderson, MD
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Rob Shaver, MD
University of Minnesota Medical School

 

 

Third Year Residents, Class of 2025

Andrew Poggemiller, MD
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Roshan Abid, MD
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Hannah Thompson, MD
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Zak Sharif-Sidi, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin

Kevin Cheung, MD
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

 

 

2024 Graduates

• Jacquelyn Dang, MD- Kelsey-Seybold Clinic- Houston, Texas
• Mitchell Gibbons, MD- Blue Valley Dermatology- Parkville, Missouri
• Charles Katzman, MD- Northwestern Medicine- Chicago, Illinois
• Emma Killoran, MD-  Faculty University of Iowa Dermatology- Iowa City, Iowa
• Blake Vest, MD- Fellowship in Dermatopathology- University of Texas Medical Branch- Galveston, Texas

2023 Graduates

• Matthew DaCunha, MD- Mohs Fellowship at the Skin Cancer Center- Cincinnati, Ohio
• Brady Evans, MD- Soderstrom Skin Institute- Bettendorf, Iowa
• Madeliene Stump, MD- Fellowship in Transplant Dermatology/Complex Cutaneous Oncology at Johns Hopkins University
• Kendra Tan, MD- Mohs Fellowship at the University of Missouri
• Emily Weig, MD- Grand River Medical Group- Dubuque, Iowa

2022 Graduates

• Sabrina Sisto Alessi Cesar, MD- Faculty at University of Iowa Dermatology- Iowa City, Iowa
• Christina Harview, MD- US Dermatology- Phoenix, Arizona 
• Ashley McGuinness, MD- Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship at Mayo
• Ashley Patrick, MD- Faculty at University of Iowa Dermatology- Iowa City, Iowa
• Alexander Reid, MD- Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship at Geisinger
• Taylor Tabatabai, MD- TriHealth- Cincinnati, Ohio

2021 Graduates

• Anthony Berger, MD- Advanced Skin and Mohs Surgery Clinics- St. Joseph, Mich.
• Michael Ginnetti, MD- Associates in Dermatology- Bloomington, Ill.
• Lainee Goettsche, MD- Avera Medical Group Dermatology- Sioux Falls, S.D.
• Peyton Goodie, MD- Heritage Medical Associates- Nashville, Tenn.
• Christopher Robinson, MD- Northwestern Medicine Dermatology- Geneva Ill.

2020 Graduates

• Kirsten Dickinson, MD—Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship at Cleveland Clinic
• Paul Fenton, MD—private practice in Cedar Rapids
• Jessica Harms, MD—faculty at University of Iowa Dermatology
• Vinesh Melvani, MD—private practice in Chicago
• Patricia Richey, MD—Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship at University of Iowa Dermatology

2019 Graduates

• Adam Aronson, MD—Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship in New Zealand
• Jina Chung, MD—Dermatopathology Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University
• Marthe Dika, MD—Private practice in Wisconsin
• Melia Holt, MD—Private practice in Florida
• Uchenna Okereke, MD—Private practice in New York

2018 Graduates

• Josh Hammel, MD—Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
• Carole McClanahan, MD—Private practice, Colorado Springs, Colo.
• Allison Pierce, MD—Private practice, Johnson City, Tenn.
• Lulit Price, MD—Faculty, Geisinger Holy Spirit, Camp Hill, Pa.
• Gretchen Roth, MD—Faculty, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

2017 Graduates

• Nicholas Bontumasi, MD—Private practice, Grand Rapids, Mich.
• Pooja Chitgopeker, MBChB—Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
• Matthew Landherr, MD—Private practice, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Anthony Little, MD—Private practice, Washington, Pa.
• Tyler Quest, MD—Private practice, Casper, Wyo.

2016 Graduates

• Grant Ghahramani, MD—Private practice, Topeka, Kan.
• Ronda Farah, MD—Faculty, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 
• Krishna Mutgi, MD—Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
• Nahid Vidal, MD—Micrographic Surgery and Dermatology Oncology Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
• Melissa Willis, MD—Faculty, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa

2015 Graduates

• Molly Moye, MD—Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas
• Megan Noe, MD, MPH—Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Amanda Tschetter, MD—Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
• Elizabeth Vanderah, MD—Private practice, St. Louis