Yolanda C. Holmes, M.D. P.C. | Dermatology Excellence Washington, DC

On-site Location: Washington, DC

Program Structure

8 weeks | 40 hrs/week
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Total: 320 hours immersive clinical training

On-site dermatology practice with Yolanda C. Holmes, MD

Eligibility

  • 2-yr, 4-yr college or graduate student
  • Gap-year students (healthcare track)
  • Pre-med, Nursing, PA, Med School, Public Health
  • Strong interest in dermatology
  • Must have reliable transportation to Washington, DC

Supervision & Mentorship

Paid internship with a $2,000 stipend. All clinical activities performed under direct supervision of Yolanda C. Holmes, MD and licensed providers.

$2,000 Stipend | Paid Educational Program
Letter of Recommendation for Graduate Programs upon successful completion

Clinical Competencies

Patient H&P Differential diagnosis Biopsy & procedures NexTech EMR / Scribing Treatment planning Dermatopathology basics Case presentation Empathy & cultural competence

Clinical Curriculum (8-week immersive)

Week 1: Orientation & Fundamentals

Days 1–5: EMR (NexTech) training, shadowing Yolanda C. Holmes, MD, HPI documentation, skin examination techniques, scribing fundamentals. Observation of minor procedures & differential introduction.

Acne vulgaris, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, seborrheic keratoses, nevi
Week 2: Advanced Dermatology Skills

Assisting patient care, refining scribing, supervised minor procedures, comprehensive differentials, treatment plan discussions with Yolanda C. Holmes, MD.

Alopecia areata, actinic keratoses, BCC, SCC, melanoma
Week 3: Workflow & Patient Education

Efficient EMR, patient intake, assisting procedures, post-care instructions & treatment plans.

Infectious: tinea, impetigo, folliculitis, warts, molluscum
Week 4: Diagnostics & Case Presentation

Independent assessments, case presentations to Yolanda C. Holmes, MD, biopsy indications, dermatopathology basics.

Week 5: Procedural Exposure

Biopsies, cryotherapy, lesion removal (supervised by Yolanda C. Holmes, MD), sterilization & infection control.

Week 6: Complex Cases & Integration

Greater independence, treatment planning, chronic autoimmune conditions & pigmentary disorders.

Autoimmune skin diseases, vitiligo, complex medical dermatology
Week 7: Clinical Confidence

Minimal-supervision patient intake, presenting full assessment & plan, efficient procedures.

Week 8: Evaluation & Completion

Final competency demonstration, case logs, final evaluation with Yolanda C. Holmes, MD, Certificate of Completion awarded.

Program Benefits

Real Patient Encounters

Diverse dermatology cases with Yolanda C. Holmes, MD

EMR Proficiency

NexTech & medical scribing mastery

Expert Mentorship

Direct guidance from Yolanda C. Holmes, MD

Paid Stipend

$2,000 educational stipend

Letter of Recommendation

For graduate programs upon successful completion

Applications are now closed

Thank you to everyone who applied! We received applications and are now reviewing candidates.

Selected candidates will be notified by April 21, 2026.

Yolanda C. Holmes, M.D. P.C. — Dermatology Clinical Internship Program

Paid educational internship with $2,000 stipend | Letter of Recommendation for graduate programs upon successful completion.

Washington, DC | Program Start Date: May 26, 2026 | © 2025 Yolanda C. Holmes, M.D. P.C.

🔔 Applicants will be notified by April 21, 2026

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