Applying to derm?

[NRAI2001]

Is there a such thing as a lesser competitive derm program? Community based (or maybe smaller academic centers)?

How should those of us that would probably be lesser competitive applicants go about selecting programs to apply to; especially those of us coming from programs that do not have a home derm program or real department.

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[asmallchild]

Is there a such thing as a lesser competitive derm program? Community based (or maybe smaller academic centers)?

How should those of us that would probably be lesser competitive applicants go about selecting programs to apply to; especially those of us coming from programs that do not have a home derm program or real department.

Not really, they're all competitive

I recommend applying broadly (essentially any program you can possibly see yourself at)

For less competitive applicants, I strongly recommend doing a research year. The biggest benefit to doing one is making connections hopefully with a bigwig in the field. That often times can be the trump card for someone with a weaker CV

 

[ddcg]

Are you giving up on a sleep medicine fellowship as a 3rd year resident or are you asking for a friend?

 

[NRAI2001]

No sleep med. I was offered a position at the sleep fellowship (they basically told me to apply and I would get the position) after rotating with the department (rotated there partly from my own history and interest, I have sleep apnea). I enjoyed the field.. its actually really interesting and people benefit from so much from it.

I kinda gave up on the idea of derm bc I didnt think I had a shot. I ve been feeling really motivated lately.

 

[Asherawh]

If you go to Google and search "Results of the 2016 NRMP Program Director Survey," you'll be able to find the statistics of all the people who matched into any residency. I also remember seeing another file where it lists all the dermatology residency, their programs, and other details about it.

 

[cableguy555]

What do you mean by lesser competitive? If you are talking about step1 scores there is a difference great difference between a 240 and 230 when it comes to matching in derm...

 

[Solodyn]

Apply to DO Derm Programs... oh wait.. they are all gone now