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David J. DiCaudo, M.D.

  1. Dermatologist
  2. Dermatopathologist
  3. Pathologist

David Joseph DiCaudo, M.D., is a board-certified dermatopathologist and dermatologist. He is Professor of Dermatology and Laboratory Medicine/Pathology at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Dr. DiCaudo serves as Chair of the Division of Dermatopathology at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.

Dr. DiCaudo attended medical school in a six-year combined B.S./M.D. program at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. He completed consecutive residency training programs in Anatomic Pathology and Dermatology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He has board certification in dermatopathology, dermatology, and anatomic pathology.

Dr. DiCaudo’s practice focuses on the microscopic interpretation of skin biopsy specimens. His areas of special interest and expertise include the microscopic diagnosis of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, cutaneous B-cell lymphoma, malignant melanoma, and coccidioidomycosis. He has authored 90 scientific manuscripts.

Dr. DiCaudo also has a special interest in education. He served as the dermatology residency program director in Arizona from 2011-2020.  He has received the Teacher of the Year Award from the dermatology residents six times over the past two decades and was named Program Director of the Year in 2018. He currently serves as a leader of the dermatology course for second-year medical students.

Skin biopsy interpretation of many cutaneous diseases including:

  • Cutaneous lymphoma
  • Malignant melanoma
  • Coccidioidomycosis
  1. 1996
    ResidentAdvanced Clinical Dermatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1996
    Resident - DermatologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  3. 1993
    Resident - Anatomic PathologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  4. 1990
    ResidentPreliminary Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1990
    Internship - Internal MedicineMayo Clinic in Rochester
  6. 1989
    MD - Combined BS/MD 6-Year Program through Northeastern Ohio Universities College of MedicineNortheastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
  7. 1985
    BS - Combined BS/MD 6-Year Program through Northeastern Ohio Universities College of MedicineKent State University

Certifications

  1. 1997
    DermatopathologyAmerican Board of Dermatology
  2. 1996
    DermatologyAmerican Board of Dermatology
  3. 1993
    Anatomic PathologyAmerican Board of Pathology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Dermatology
  2. 2021
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Dermatology
  3. 2020
    Top Faculty Member Award for 2019Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  4. 2020
    Top Provider Recognition Award for 2020Office of Mayo Clinic Experience
  5. 2019
    Top Faculty Member Award for 2018Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  6. 2018
    Program Director of the YearMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  7. 2017
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Dermatology
  8. 2013
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Dermatology
  9. 2011
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Dermatology
  10. 2005
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Dermatology
  11. 2002
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Dermatology
  12. 2001
    Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
  13. 1996
    Harold O. Perry, MD Scholastic Achievement AwardDepartment of Dermatology
  14. 1988
    Alpha Omega AlphaAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  15. 1985
    Summa cum laudeKent State University
  16. 1983
    Academic ScholarshipOhio Board of Regents

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    Faculty MemberPre-clinical Block Course, Dermatology, Mayo Medical School - Arizona Campus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2022 - present
    Faculty MemberDermatology, Transitions to Clerkships, Mayo Medical School - Arizona Campus
  3. 2022 - present
    Residency Advising DirectorDermatology, Mayo Medical School - Arizona Campus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2022 - present
    Faculty AdvisorDermatology Interest Group, Mayo Medical School - Arizona Campus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2021
    MemberStandard-setting Committee (setting standard for Dermatopathology Board examination), American Board of Pathology
  6. 2021 - present
    MemberCertLink Article Committee (Board recertification test question-writing), American Board of Dermatology
  7. 2019 - 2022
    Faculty MemberUSMLE Step 1 Board Preparation Course, Dermatology, Mayo Medical School - Arizona Campus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 2017 - 2018
    Medical Student Career AdvisorMayo Medical School - Arizona Campus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Education Administration
  9. 2017 - present
    Medical Student Specialty AdvisorUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
  10. 2013 - 2020
    MemberTransitional Year Clinical Competency Committee, Mayo Clinic, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  11. 2013 - present
    MemberDermatology Residency Clinical Competency Committee, Mayo Clinic, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  12. 2013 - 2016
    MemberDermatopathology Test Development and Advisory Committee (Dermatopathology Board Examination Test-Writing Committee), American Board of Pathology
  13. 2011 - 2020
    Program DirectorDermatology Residency Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  14. 2011 - 2020
    MemberTransitional Year Education Committee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  15. 2011 - 2020
    MemberGraduate Medical Education Committee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  16. 2009 - 2012
    MemberDermatopathology Curriculum Development Committee (Board Examination Test-Writing Committee), American Board of Dermatology
  17. 2009
    ChairWorkgroup for Development of Author Instructions - Grand Rounds Section, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
  18. 2007
    ChairSearch Committee for Chair of Dermatology Department, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  19. 2005 - 2009
    MemberSelf-Assessment Task Force, American Academy of Dermatology
  20. 2005
    Vice PresidentPhoenix Dermatological Society
  21. 2002 - 2014
    MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group
  22. 2002 - 2006
    Volunteer PhysicianLas Fuentes Health Clinic
  23. 1999 - 2000
    MemberSearch Committee for Chair of Dermatology Department, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  24. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Dermatopathology
  25. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology
  26. 1996 - present
    MemberPhoenix Dermatological Society

Publications

Research activities

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