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Dermatology Research Fellowship

SLU Research Faculty
 

The Department of Dermatology Division of Dermatology Research offers a two-year research fellowship.

The research fellow acts as a sub-investigator on multiple sponsored clinical trials and participates in the design, implementation and publication of studies. In addition to research, the fellow will provide patient care in the faculty dermatology clinics and participate in academic activities with the dermatology residents.  

Application Information

Applicants must have completed a minimum of PGY1 at an ACGME-accredited program prior to start of the fellowship and must be eligible to obtain a Missouri medical license. At this time, applications from foreign medical graduates are not accepted.

Full applications will be considered at time of receipt, prior to the deadline. In-person interviews may be required. We are currently accepting applications for a research fellowship position beginning July 1, 2025.  

Interested applicants should send the documents below to rhonda.lebbing@health.slu.edu and joey.weissmann@health.slu.edu:

  • Letter of Intent
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • USMLE Scores
  • Medical school transcript
  • Three letters of reference

Meet Our Current Research Fellows

Monica Hessler

Monica Hessler-Waning, M.D.

Hometown: Traverse City, Michigan
Undergraduate: Michigan State University
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Internship:  Wayne State University Transitional Year
Dermatology interests: General dermatology, autoimmune derm, rheum-derm
Moment you first saw yourself as a dermatologist: When I was shadowing at a clinic in high school and was absolutely fascinated by the range of clinical conditions I saw in one day.
Extracurricular Interests: Running, rowing, downhill skiing, mountain biking, and baking up delicious treats! 
If I were a dermatology diagnosis I would be: Cold urticaria because winter is my favorite time of year