Dr. Matthew Kolar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matthew Kolar, MD, PhD, is a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in general medical dermatology, particularly focusing on acne and atopic dermatitis. He values building strong relationships with patients and is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. As an assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Kolar is actively involved in teaching and mentoring residents. His research focuses on understanding how changes in skin lipids contribute to skin diseases. He completed his residency training in dermatology at UC San Diego School of Medicine and earned his medical degree as part of the PhD biochemistry medical scientist training program. Matthew also holds an undergraduate degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology. In his work, he enjoys running and spending quality time with his family.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-08-01 — Present

UC San Diego School of Medicine • San Diego, CA

Involved in teaching and mentoring residents in the Department of Dermatology.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).