Welcome to the Department of Dermatology at VCU School of Medicine — a distinguished department with a history dating back to 1905. For more than 120 years, the VCU Department of Dermatology has delivered comprehensive basic and complex dermatologic care to central Virginians, addressing skin conditions from acne to cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

The department’s primary mission is to provide exemplary educational opportunities for students and residents, drive advancements in dermatology through innovative research, maintain high standards of clinical excellence for patients, and foster a supportive environment for faculty, staff, learners and patients. Graduates of the residency program have gone on to hold prominent positions within both community and academic dermatology.

As Department Chair, there is a strong commitment to furthering this legacy. Upcoming initiatives include the launch of multidisciplinary clinics in collaboration with specialists across the health system, significant expansion of the clinical enterprise to serve additional patients throughout Virginia and enhanced clinical trials capabilities to offer advanced treatments. The department will also continue to strengthen partnerships with basic science departments at VCU School of Medicine to deepen understanding of skin disease and innovate therapeutic approaches, particularly in immunology and inflammatory disorders.

On behalf of the faculty, residents, staff and fellows, all are invited to explore the VCU Department of Dermatology, its accomplished faculty, dedicated staff and dynamic residency program.

JiaDe (Jeff) Yu, M.D.
Department Chair