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Department of Dermatology College of Medicine
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Education Overview

Dermatologic Surgery

(PGY2, PGY3, PGY4)

During their rotations in dermatologic surgery, residents gain exposure to surgical therapies for benign and malignant cutaneous neoplasms, in addition to cosmetic procedures.

In Dermatologic surgery, residents will:

  • Become proficient in basic surgical skills: shave and punch biopsies, simple excisions and repairs, cryotherapy
  • Become proficient in wide local excisions and intermediate repairs
  • Learn and apply universal precautions
  • Understand the indications for and techniques of Mohs Micrographic Surgery
  • Interpreting frozen sections of skin
  • Design and perform flap repairs
  • Plan and perform full thickness and split thickness skin grafts
  • Learn and apply the concepts of first and second intention wound healing
  • Learn the principles of wound care, including appropriate use of pressure and synthetic surgical dressings
  • Prescribe analgesics appropriately and safely
  • Acquire experience in laser surgery, chemical peels, botulinum toxin, and soft tissue fillers

Faculty

UF Health Dermatology at Springhill

Joseph K Francis

Joseph K Francis MD, FAAD, FACMS

Adjunct Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 594-1500
Sailesh Konda

Sailesh Konda MD, FAAD, FACMS

Director of Mohs Surgery and Surgical Dermatology and Clinical Professor
Phone: (352) 594-1500
Abel Torres

Abel Torres MD, JD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS

Chairman & Professor
Phone: (352) 594-1500

Malcolm Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Abel Torres

Abel Torres MD, JD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS

Chairman & Professor
Email: abeltorres@dermatology.med.ufl.edu
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Accomplishments:
  • Chairman & Professor of Dermatology
    2018-Current · University of Florida, College of Medicine
  • President of the American Academy of Dermatology
    2016-2017 · American Academy of Dermatology
  • Treasurer
    2012-2015 · American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Board
  • Member of the Board of Directors, American Academy of Dermatology
    2011-2014 · American Academy of Dermatology
  • Member of the Board of Directors, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
    2009-2012 · American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Certifications:
  • Dermatology
    American Board of Dermatology
  • Mohs Fellowship Certificate
    American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology
Specialties:
  • Dermatology
Publications:
Education:
  • 2014-2016
    MBA
    Weatherland School of Management, Case Western Reserve University
  • 1987-1991
    J.D.
    Loyola Marymount University Law School
  • 1977-1979
    Medical Degree
    Mount Sinai School of Medicine, CUNY
  • 1973-1977
    Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Sciences
    Sophie Davis Center for Biomedical Education, CUNY
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