She completed her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford where she received the Adolph A. Rostenberg Jr. Award for Outstanding Student in Dermatology. Dr. Jerdan completed her dermatology residency at the University of Illinois College (UIC) of Medicine at Chicago, where she was selected as Chief Resident her senior year of residency training. 

She has published numerous articles for peer-reviewed journals and presented the findings at local and national dermatology meetings on general dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and laser surgery.

Aside from treating general dermatology issues, Dr. Jerdan believes in a synergistic approach to the practice of cosmetic dermatologic surgery by complementing a maintenance program with the latest advances in dermatologic surgery and technology. She believes this unique skillset should be done by those trained for this with an artistic eye and emphasis on natural beauty to make patients become a more rejuvenated and refreshed version of themselves.