The field of dermatology was accorded departmental status in 1912 under Dr. Udo Wile, long recognized as a leader of American dermatologists. Dr. Wile retired in 1946 and was succeeded by Dr. Arthur Curtis, formerly a Professor of Internal Medicine at Michigan.
When Dr. Curtis retired in 1967 he was followed by the Dr. E. R. Harrell, Jr.
The department has extensive facilities available for its research activities, which are centered in the fields of mycology, microbiology, immunology, serology, biochemistry, and radioisotopic medicine. These are located in the Kresge Research Buildings as well as in the School of Public Health.
Fred J. Hodges
The University of Michigan, an Encyclopedic Survey Supplement, Page 193.
