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I'm hoping people can comment on what are some good clinical electives to take intern year in preparation for Derm residency?
Can the same be said for 4th year electives?Dermatology, pathology, ent, plastics, Infectious disease, allergy, rheumatology
You can also go the route of taking the easiest possible electives as nothing in your intern year really "prepares" you for residency
I'd say Rheum is most helpful to hopefully get some exposure to biologics.
Allergy is helpful so you understand what they do since half the people that come to you with a rash tell you they are allergic to something, and 3/4 of those will be convinced it's some type of food that causes it.
Just like when you tell pts their lesions are likely insect bites and they yell back 'No way!' And look like they want to punch you in the face...but I digress...
One of my co-residents JUST had a parasitosis patient this AM in our free clinic. I know what you're talking about with the attendings too...some of them just tell it like it is. Luckily we have a DermPsych who we can refer those patients to...thank God.You should see the Delusions of Parasitosis patients. Those are always fun, esp. if you have an attending who doesn't sugarcoat things.
One of my co-residents JUST had a parasitosis patient this AM in our free clinic. I know what you're talking about with the attendings too...some of them just tell it like it is. Luckily we have a DermPsych who we can refer those patients to...thank God.
Wherever I end up getting my first job, here will be the first three things I do:
1. Find a good Mohs surgeon to refer to
2. Find a good contact person to refer to
3. Find a good Dermpsych person to refer to
Just like when you tell pts their lesions are likely insect bites and they yell back 'No way!' And look like they want to punch you in the face...but I digress...