Dr. Reid Oldenburg

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Reid Oldenburg is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in complex general dermatology. His expertise includes conditions such as skin cancers, acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, and skin infections. Dr. Oldenburg adopts a stepwise approach to the diagnosis and management of complex diseases, focusing on personalized care for his patients. As an Assistant Professor in Dermatology at UC San Diego School of Medicine, he plays a vital role in training and educating medical students and residents. His clinical practice is dedicated to translational scientific approaches and clinical trials, specifically studying the immunopathogenesis of severe cutaneous adverse reactions and exploring novel therapeutics for conditions like keloids. Dr. Oldenburg completed his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University and his residency at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He also holds a doctorate in immunology from the Pasteur Institute, in collaboration with Université Paris Cité. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys attending local live music shows, festivals, boogie boarding, shopping at farmer's markets, and skiing.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-08-22 — Present

UC San Diego School of Medicine • San Diego, CA

Involved in training and educating medical students and residents in the field of dermatology.

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Board Certification

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.
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  • 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).