APP Training Program

Training the Dermatology Leaders of Tomorrow

If you are a new dermatology physician assistant or nurse practitioner, looking to acquire the advanced medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology knowledge and skills to help you provide exceptional patient care as you transition into practice, we invite you to join us.

Our program faculty include some of the foremost dermatologists in the country, who will help you develop specialty-specific skills and introduce you to the mission, vision, values, culture and advanced practice-wide quality metrics at Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery (ADCS) – the nation’s premier dermatology practice.

You’ll receive didactic, clinical, and procedural training (that includes direct patient care directed by board-certified dermatologists in a supervised, structured environment), and sub-specialty training in areas such as Mohs Surgery. We standardize baseline clinical competencies to help ensure the best-possible patient care and experience.

We value and appreciate our program graduates for the enormous impact they are making today throughout our 160+ offices, and for their leadership in shaping the future of dermatology.

Overview of the APP Training Program

• Training length is six months on average
• Training schedule is Monday-Friday (40 hours/week) 
  • Monday-Thursday: Clinical Training
  • Friday: Virtual Didactic/Corporate Trainings
• Training includes clinical and procedural workdays, didactic discussions, assignments, assessments, journal clubs, specialty trainings (EMR, coding/billing, etc), Grand Rounds (if available) with residents, research, and health fairs
• Training locations include Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery clinics
• Trainees are full-time employees at Advanced Dermatology 
• Trainees receive a salary during program
• Trainee benefits include vacation days, continuing education spending allowance, health/vision/dental insurance enrollment, and 401K enrollment
• Trainees are offered a full-time position with Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery once they complete training standards

Training Program Update

Our next training cycle will begin in April 2026, and we will know more about available training locations and opportunities closer to that date.

Our APP Training Program is highly competitive and offers a full-time position with Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery upon successful completion of training. Candidates considered for the program typically demonstrate prior interest, experience, or a strong commitment to dermatology. Examples may include, but are not limited to:

• Dermatology medical assistant or clinical experience
• Dermatology clinical rotations
• Physician or APP shadowing in dermatology
• Attendance at dermatology-related conferences
• Continuing medical education (CME) in dermatology
• Relevant research or academic endeavors

Training cohorts typically begin in April and October each year. All inquiries are retained on file for future training cycles, so there is no need to reapply or submit multiple inquiries.

We carefully review all submissions and retain applicant information for future consideration. Because of the volume of interest in the program, we kindly ask that candidates refrain from sending multiple follow-up inquiries, as this does not impact the review process. Rest assured, we will reach out directly should an opportunity arise that aligns with your background and experience.

If you have any questions, email [email protected] — our team will be happy to assist you.

We appreciate your interest and look forward to connecting with you in the future!