Our People
Our people are the heart of our program. From the reception desk to the exam room, from administration office to faculty office you will find our people eager to help you become the best dermatologist you can be.
At Iowa, you will be exposed to some of the best clinicians, researchers and teachers in our profession. We provide high-powered opportunities for you to learn career-long lessons from these dedicated professionals.
Contact Us
Fellowship Program Director
Marta Van Beek, MDFellowship Program Director
Department of Dermatology
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive 40025-Z PFP
Iowa City, IA 52242-1090
Phone: 319-384-5470
Email: marta-vanbeek@uiowa.edu
Fellowship Program Coordinator
Tori BarnesDermatology Residency Coordinator
Department of Dermatology
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive 40025-Z PFP
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1090
Phone: 1-319-384-5470
Email: victoria-barnes@uiowa.edu
Department Chair
Ali Jabbari, MD, PhDChair & Department Executive Officer
Department of Dermatology
University of Iowa Health Care
200 Hawkins Drive
Email: ali-jabbari@uiowa.edu
Our Faculty
Marta J. VanBeek, MD, MPH
Mohs Fellowship Director
Professor of Dermatology
marta-vanbeek@uiowa.edu
Elizabeth Cusick, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
elizabeth-cusick@uiowa.edu
Nicole Negbenebor, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
nicole-negbenebor@uiowa.edu
Jennifer Powers, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
jennifer-g-powers@uiowa.edu
Kirk Sidey, MD, MBA
Clinical Assistant Professor
kirk-sidey@uiowa.edu
Past Fellows
Elaine Otchere, MD
2023-24
Nicole Negbenebor, MD
2022-23
Jennifer Powers, MD
2021-22
Elizabeth Cusick, MD
2021-22
Patricia Richey, MD
2020-21
Carolyn Hardin, DO
2019-20
Jennifer Barklund, MD
2019-20
Stephen Vance, MD
2018-19
Lisa Chastant, MD
2017-18
Pooja Chitgopeker, MBChB
2017-18
Katherine Mercy, MD
2016-17
Sogyong Auh, MD, PhD
2015-16
Nkanyezi Ferguson, MD
2014-15
Adam Asarch, MD
2013-14
Current Fellows
Chandler Jansen, MD