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Dermatologist roles on OPT require employers to file an LCA and sponsor H-1B visa status before your 12-month OPT window closes. STEM OPT extension doesn't apply to MD-track clinical positions, so your 60-day grace period and employer timeline matter from day one.
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Requisition Number: FE04963
Department Name: 7H350:INTERNAL MEDICINE
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD or DO degree with board certification in Dermatology
Required Related Experience
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Dermatology Residency Program
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Dermatopathology Fellowship
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Dermatology and Dermatopathology
- Experience in academic or teaching environments, preferably with internal medicine or family medicine residents and medical students
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications or scholarly presentations in dermatology and/or dermatopathology
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across specialties and participate in multidisciplinary care
Required License/Registration/Certification
Eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Job Summary
The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time Dermatologist to join the Division of Dermatology as an Assistant, Associate or Professor of Dermatology. The ideal candidate will be board-certified or board-eligible in dermatology and have demonstrated excellence in clinical care, dermatopathology, medical education, and scholarly activity. This position includes opportunities for clinical practice, teaching medical students and residents, and participating in research and academic endeavors. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of academic dermatology at one of the Commonwealth’s leading academic health centers, with access to NIH-supported infrastructure, multidisciplinary partners, and patients from varied backgrounds.
About the Department of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest in the College of Medicine and at the University of Kentucky with approximately 334 faculty, 157 staff, 214 residents and fellows, and 203 advanced practice providers. The department has 14 clinical divisions and 2 non-clinical divisions within its scope. The department of internal medicine is led by Dr. Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, FACG and departmental leaders including Vice Chairs, Associate Vice Chairs, and the Office of the Chair Administration team.
Internal Medicine faculty secure over $35 million in grant funding annually to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries, supporting projects in all internal medicine subspecialties. The department has published 287 peer-reviewed articles in the past year and maintains more than 50 active clinical trials and 240 active grants and contracts. The Department of Internal Medicine has 211 faculty who are actively involved in research activities and supervise biomedical learners, including PhD and master’s students, to gain in-depth experience in high-impact research labs.
Please include an updated CV and Cover Letter when applying to this position. Job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: Physician - Dermatologist
Requisition Number: FE04963
Department Name: 7H350:INTERNAL MEDICINE
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD or DO degree with board certification in Dermatology
Required Related Experience
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Dermatology Residency Program
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Dermatopathology Fellowship
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Dermatology and Dermatopathology
- Experience in academic or teaching environments, preferably with internal medicine or family medicine residents and medical students
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications or scholarly presentations in dermatology and/or dermatopathology
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across specialties and participate in multidisciplinary care
Required License/Registration/Certification
Eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Job Summary
The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time Dermatologist to join the Division of Dermatology as an Assistant, Associate or Professor of Dermatology. The ideal candidate will be board-certified or board-eligible in dermatology and have demonstrated excellence in clinical care, dermatopathology, medical education, and scholarly activity. This position includes opportunities for clinical practice, teaching medical students and residents, and participating in research and academic endeavors. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of academic dermatology at one of the Commonwealth’s leading academic health centers, with access to NIH-supported infrastructure, multidisciplinary partners, and patients from varied backgrounds.
About the Department of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest in the College of Medicine and at the University of Kentucky with approximately 334 faculty, 157 staff, 214 residents and fellows, and 203 advanced practice providers. The department has 14 clinical divisions and 2 non-clinical divisions within its scope. The department of internal medicine is led by Dr. Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, FACG and departmental leaders including Vice Chairs, Associate Vice Chairs, and the Office of the Chair Administration team.
Internal Medicine faculty secure over $35 million in grant funding annually to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries, supporting projects in all internal medicine subspecialties. The department has published 287 peer-reviewed articles in the past year and maintains more than 50 active clinical trials and 240 active grants and contracts. The Department of Internal Medicine has 211 faculty who are actively involved in research activities and supervise biomedical learners, including PhD and master’s students, to gain in-depth experience in high-impact research labs.
Please include an updated CV and Cover Letter when applying to this position. Job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Dermatologist
Verify your ECFMG certification is current
Employers filing an LCA for a dermatologist position require proof of ECFMG certification and board eligibility. Have your credentials verified and documented before you start interviewing so no offer collapses at the paperwork stage.
Target academic medical centers first
Academic dermatology departments at university hospitals are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file at any time and skip the lottery. That matters when your OPT end date leaves little runway for a cap-subject filing.
Check employer E-Verify enrollment before signing
Any employer who hires you on OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask your recruiter or program coordinator to confirm enrollment status before you accept an offer, not after.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer's LCA must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specialty and geographic area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 29-1029 before negotiating so you know the floor the government will require them to meet.
Start H-1B filing paperwork immediately after matching
Residency match day and OPT authorization deadlines can converge dangerously. Use Migrate Mate to begin your H-1B filing documents as soon as you have an employer, so your petition is ready the moment your cap-exempt employer can file.
Confirm the hospital's visa sponsorship policy before fellowship applications
Fellowship programs vary widely on whether they sponsor H-1B or only J-1 visas. A J-1 comes with a two-year home-country residency requirement that can block future H-1B eligibility, so clarify the program's policy during the interview stage.
Dermatologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a dermatologist on OPT before I complete my residency?
OPT authorizes employment in your field of study, but practicing as a dermatologist requires completing medical training and obtaining a state medical license. Most F-1 students in MD programs use OPT during residency or fellowship, not in unsupervised attending roles. Your I-20 field of study and your actual job duties must align for OPT to cover the position.
Does STEM OPT apply to dermatology positions?
No. Dermatology is classified under healthcare and medical practice, not a STEM-designated CIP code. You're limited to the standard 12-month OPT period, with no 24-month STEM extension available. This makes your employer's H-1B filing timeline critical, since there's no buffer period if the standard cap-subject lottery is your only path.
Which type of employer can sponsor my H-1B for a dermatology role without the lottery?
Hospitals and medical centers affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers under USCIS rules. They can file petitions year-round, with no April lottery. Private dermatology practices and for-profit group practices are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual lottery with limited slots. Prioritize cap-exempt employers when your OPT window is short.
How do I find dermatology employers who are actively sponsoring OPT and H-1B candidates?
Migrate Mate filters dermatologist positions by visa sponsorship history, so you can identify which employers have filed LCAs and H-1B petitions for this role. That's more reliable than asking recruiters, who may not know their institution's sponsorship policy until HR is involved. Start your search there before committing time to applications.
What happens to my OPT if my residency program ends and my H-1B isn't yet approved?
You have a 60-day grace period after your OPT end date to either depart the U.S. or have a new status petition approved or pending. If your employer filed an H-1B petition with a receipt notice before your OPT expired, USCIS cap-gap rules may extend your work authorization automatically through September 30 of that fiscal year. Confirm the petition receipt date with your program coordinator.