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Dermatology & Skin Health

About Us

Dermatology & Skin Health (DSH) is a busy dermatology and dermatological surgery practice in Dover, NH. We see approximately 500 patients a day and perform 4,500 surgeries a year. We specialize in the management of all medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin conditions.

Gap Year with Dermatology & Skin Health

Our program aims to build and enhance your skills in the medical field and your application into your future graduate program!

Why Choose Us?

Traditionally, students taking a gap year have pursued research opportunities; however, many students would prefer something more clinically oriented. These future providers represent a highly qualified and motivated, but as of yet underutilized workforce.

In addition to clinical knowledge, the student will gain confidence in their interpersonal skills, patient bedside manner, and have the mentorship of multiple clinicians.

What We Offer

  • Hourly Pay
  • $1,000 towards grad school applications
  • Letter of recommendation
  • PTO

The Gap Year

Gap year students will fulfill the traditional role of a medical assistant. Responsibilities include:

  • Taking patient histories and presenting patient directly to the provider
  • Scribing for providers, coordinating patient care and scheduling
  • Educating patients on biopsy/lab results, pre/post operative instructions, and treatment plans
  • Suture removals & wound evaluations
  • Prepping sterile surgical fields, injecting local anesthesia, and setting up surgical trays
  • Potential experience in histology lab
  • Directly assisting in procedures including:
    • Biopsies
    • Excisions
    • Mohs micrographic surgery

In addition to direct patient care, you will gain an understanding of and help manage the back-end processes that keep an outpatient clinic running, including prescription drug access/ authorizations/ refills and patient flow.

Program Requirements

Intention to matriculate in a graduate program such as MD, DO, PA, NP, MBA, MPH at the conclusion of the fourteen month program is required.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and one- page resume.

On site interviews will begin at the start of the calendar year. June and July are important opportunities for incoming gap year students to learn from outgoing medical students.

Apply Today

Please send an email to

gapyear@dermskinhealth.com