Biographical summary
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.
Interests
Skin biopsy interpretation of many cutaneous diseases including:
- Cutaneous lymphoma
- Malignant melanoma
- Coccidioidomycosis
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 1996
ResidentAdvanced Clinical Dermatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1996
Resident - DermatologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 1993
Resident - Anatomic PathologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 1990
ResidentPreliminary Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1990
Internship - Internal MedicineMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 1989
MD - Combined BS/MD 6-Year Program through Northeastern Ohio Universities College of MedicineNortheastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
- 1985
BS - Combined BS/MD 6-Year Program through Northeastern Ohio Universities College of MedicineKent State University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 1997
DermatopathologyAmerican Board of Dermatology
- 1996
DermatologyAmerican Board of Dermatology
- 1993
Anatomic PathologyAmerican Board of Pathology
Awards and honors
- 2024
Teacher of the YearDepartment of Dermatology
- 2021
Teacher of the YearDepartment of Dermatology
- 2020
Top Faculty Member Award for 2019Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
- 2020
Top Provider Recognition Award for 2020Office of Mayo Clinic Experience
- 2019
Top Faculty Member Award for 2018Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
- 2018
Program Director of the YearMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2017
Teacher of the YearDepartment of Dermatology
- 2013
Teacher of the YearDepartment of Dermatology
- 2011
Teacher of the YearDepartment of Dermatology
- 2005
Teacher of the YearDepartment of Dermatology
- 2002
Teacher of the YearDepartment of Dermatology
- 2001
Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
- 1996
Harold O. Perry, MD Scholastic Achievement AwardDepartment of Dermatology
- 1988
Alpha Omega AlphaAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- 1985
Summa cum laudeKent State University
- 1983
Academic ScholarshipOhio Board of Regents
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
Faculty MemberPre-clinical Block Course, Dermatology, Mayo Medical School - Arizona Campus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2022 - present
Faculty MemberDermatology, Transitions to Clerkships, Mayo Medical School - Arizona Campus
- 2022 - present
Residency Advising DirectorDermatology, Mayo Medical School - Arizona Campus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2022 - present
Faculty AdvisorDermatology Interest Group, Mayo Medical School - Arizona Campus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2021
MemberStandard-setting Committee (setting standard for Dermatopathology Board examination), American Board of Pathology
- 2021 - present
MemberCertLink Article Committee (Board recertification test question-writing), American Board of Dermatology
- 2019 - 2022
Faculty MemberUSMLE Step 1 Board Preparation Course, Dermatology, Mayo Medical School - Arizona Campus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2017 - 2018
Medical Student Career AdvisorMayo Medical School - Arizona Campus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Education Administration
- 2017 - present
Medical Student Specialty AdvisorUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
- 2013 - 2020
MemberTransitional Year Clinical Competency Committee, Mayo Clinic, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2013 - present
MemberDermatology Residency Clinical Competency Committee, Mayo Clinic, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2013 - 2016
MemberDermatopathology Test Development and Advisory Committee (Dermatopathology Board Examination Test-Writing Committee), American Board of Pathology
- 2011 - 2020
Program DirectorDermatology Residency Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2011 - 2020
MemberTransitional Year Education Committee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2011 - 2020
MemberGraduate Medical Education Committee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2009 - 2012
MemberDermatopathology Curriculum Development Committee (Board Examination Test-Writing Committee), American Board of Dermatology
- 2009
ChairWorkgroup for Development of Author Instructions - Grand Rounds Section, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
- 2007
ChairSearch Committee for Chair of Dermatology Department, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
- 2005 - 2009
MemberSelf-Assessment Task Force, American Academy of Dermatology
- 2005
Vice PresidentPhoenix Dermatological Society
- 2002 - 2014
MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group
- 2002 - 2006
Volunteer PhysicianLas Fuentes Health Clinic
- 1999 - 2000
MemberSearch Committee for Chair of Dermatology Department, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
- 1997 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Dermatopathology
- 1997 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology
- 1996 - present
MemberPhoenix Dermatological Society
Publications
Research activities