Dr. Apra Sood

Professor

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Biography

Apra Sood is a Professor of Clinical Dermatology at the University of California, Davis, and a board-certified medical dermatologist. With extensive experience in complex medical dermatology, she has a special focus on contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and eczematous dermatoses. Dr. Sood completed her dermatology residency and a fellowship in contact dermatitis at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio. She served as the director of the contact dermatitis section at the Cleveland Clinic before relocating to California. Dr. Sood is dedicated to resident education and has received multiple awards for her contributions to resident teaching. She actively publishes in peer-reviewed journals and has co-authored chapters in dermatology textbooks, showcasing her expertise in the field. Her academic roles include serving as the VA site director for the dermatology residency program and participation in several professional committees within dermatology organizations. Dr. Sood's commitment to advancing the field of dermatology and her extensive clinical experience make her a distinguished educator and practitioner.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Clinical Dermatology

2007-01-01 — Present

University of California, Davis • Davis, CA

Provides patient care and supervises medical residents in clinical dermatology.

Director, Contact Dermatitis Section

2003-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, Ohio

Led the contact dermatitis section and conducted specialized research.

Awards

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Clinical Faculty Award for Resident Education

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Clinical Faculty Award for Resident Education

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Clinical Faculty Award for Resident Education

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Willard D. Steck Endowed Chair in Clinical Dermatology

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.