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Jillian Francene Rork, MD

Title(s)
Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Additional Titles/Positions/Affiliations
- Co-Director Down syndrome Subgroup, Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance
- Co-Chair of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity subgroup, Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance

Department(s)
Dermatology
Pediatrics

Education
University of Massachusetts
- Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship (2018)
- Dermatology Residency (2017)

Massachusetts General Hospital
- Pediatric Internship (2014)

Harvard Medical School
- Doctor of Medicine (2013)

Dartmouth College
- Bachelor of Arts (2006)

Websites
https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/dermatology/down-syndrome-dermatology-clinic

Contact Information

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester
100 Hitchcock Way
Manchester NH 03104

Phone: 603-695-2540
Email: Jillian.F.Rork@hitchcock.org


Professional Interests

Pediatric dermatology
Down syndrome
Genetic skin diseases (genodermatoses)
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Pediatric psoriasis
Infantile hemangiomas
Port wine stains and other vascular malformations
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Congenital nevi and other birthmarks

Courses Taught

Patient Perspectives - An Introduction to Down syndrome
First Year Medical Students, Geisel School of Medicine

Pediatric Dermatology
Second Year Medical Students, Geisel School of Medicine

Mentoring Information

Mentoring is a privilege and I often learn the most from my mentees! It is best to contact me by email at: Jillian.F.Rork@hitchcock.org

Biography

I consider myself fortunate to have found two professional pursuits that have developed into life passions: pediatric dermatology and Down syndrome. My research focuses on understanding skin conditions in people with Down syndrome of all ages. Through collaboration within the Dartmouth community, the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance, and the Down syndrome community, we are striving to better understand why the trisomy of chromosome 21 can lead to various skin conditions. Our work together will help clarify mechanism of diseases and ultimately improve treatment guidelines and medications options to help improve the lives of people with Down syndrome.


Selected Publications

 

Prevalence and demographics of psoriasis in the Down syndrome population: A cross-sectional analysis using the Epic Cosmos dataset.
Rork JF, Snide J, Strohmeyer DS, Stein AB, Holland KE, Burdick T
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2026 Jan;94(1):323-325. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2025.09.035. Epub 2025 Sep 17.
PMID: 40972764

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