Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship

Overview

ASDS-accredited one-year cosmetic fellowship with high-volume surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures including neuromodulators, fillers, liposuction, blepharoplasty, rhytidectomy and hair restoration.

The programme

Focus

Cosmetic & laser dermatology

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

Institution policyMount Sinai house staff appointments commence 1 July (house staff contract)

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) accredited (not ACGME)

Department

Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Enrolled in or completed a dermatology residency; surgical PGY-1 preferred

International applicants

Institution policyIMGs accepted with valid ECFMG certificate; may not begin training until an appropriate visa is obtained

Visa support

Institution policyMount Sinai Health System offers J-1 (ECFMG) and H-1B (categorical candidates in programmes of 2+ years, ECFMG-certified with USMLE Step 3 passed by Match) plus E-3 for Australians; programme director decides which is offered

Licence requirement

Institution policyResidents/fellows in ACGME-accredited programmes do not need a New York State licence (supervised practice exemption); non-ACGME fellows need a valid NY licence or limited permit

How to apply

Deadline

1 September of the prior fall (annual)

Application method

Not stated on official page

Funding

Funding

Institution policyACGME fellows paid by PGY level (Mount Sinai Hospital stipend effective January 2026: PGY4 $106,313, PGY5 $110,565); non-ACGME fellow pay set by programme funds

Official sources