The fellow will spend all of his/her time in the Section of Industrial Dermatology. This involves seeing patients in the Patch Test Clinic as well as the General Dermatology Clinic.
The fellow will evaluate patients in the Patch Test Clinic with history and physical exams, and will be directly involved with patch testing, photopatch testing, open patch testing, use testing and evaluation for contact urticaria. The fellow will also participate in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with contact dermatitis, photosensitivity and putative industrial or environmental skin disorders.
Further responsibilities will include performing procedures associated with the evaluation of those disorders including skin biopsies, potassium hydroxide scrapings and other standard medical and surgical dermatologic procedures.
The fellow will also be directly involved in clinical research, including the design and implementation of one or more projects during his/her year here. The fellow will be encouraged to attend and participate in departmental conferences and provide occasional teaching to the residents in the form of lectures and journal clubs.
For more information, contact:
James S. Taylor M.D., Head
Section of Industrial Dermatology
Department of Dermatology - A61
The Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland OH 44195-5032
Ph: 216.444.5723
Email: taylorj@ccf.org
