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Thanks for the input!

 

[JohnJacobJingleheimer]

You’re going to face an uphill battle matching derm from any of these schools, but I think Tufts had the most impressive match list this last cycle. You’ll just need to network to find research in Boston, which shouldn’t be a huge issue, but it’s fairly saturated w med students. I would axe Stritch based on your specialty interests. Vermont isn’t a bad choice minus you not sounding too thrilled ab it being rural… that’s going to be a longgg 4 years. My vote is Tufts.

 

[sousa7]

Id go tufts if costs are around the same for all schools

 

[voxveritatisetlucis]

Aim for a research year if you want derm from these schools imho

tufts is probably the best on your list but they seem to only match 0 or 1 home derm residents. Others come from diff schools

 

[SandMan8841]

I interviewed and was accepted at both. If I had to choose between the two, I would go to Vermont. Loyola is fantastic., no doubt, but the internal ranking that happens with each exam despite being "p/f" could serve as an added stress versus Vermont with its true p/f and unranked. Not a fan of TBL either but I'd bite the bullet for the sake of my mental sanity and feeling like my life depended on every exam. Especially if you're shooting for something like derm, you'd drive yourself mad.

 

[JohnJacobJingleheimer]

To make a counterpoint to the above comment, with step 1 going pass fail it’s now harder to be a big fish in a small pond. Internal rankings allow for a way to stand out. If you truly believe you have the work ethic and talent to compete w the best of the best and match derm, this should be a pro for you imo.

My biggest concern w Loyola is lack of research opps. With derm requiring the most research of any field, you’ll be facing an uphill battle. So long as you’re willing to network there will be alternative routes in Chicago, but it’s just another hoop for you to jump through in an already highly competitive field. While Vermont’s research funding is also nothing to write home about, it’s 3x that of Loyola, but you won’t have options outside of the school like you would in Chicago.

Have you made sure both schools have derm home programs? If so, it’s kinda a wash from where I’m looking at it. I’d also caution against making the decision on little nuances that may or may not help you match derm, when, statistically speaking, you’re more likely than not to change interests. Everyone on here likes the idea of derm… great pay and hours? Sure! But there’s plenty of time and reasons for you to be steered in a different direction.

I think go where you’ll be happiest… if you’re not into rural living or medicine, I can't see how that would be Vermont.

 

[voxveritatisetlucis]

To make a counterpoint to the above comment, with step 1 going pass fail it’s now harder to be a big fish in a small pond. Internal rankings allow for a way to stand out. If you truly believe you have the work ethic and talent to compete w the best of the best and match derm, this should be a pro for you imo.

My biggest concern w Loyola is lack of research opps. With derm requiring the most research of any field, you’ll be facing an uphill battle. So long as you’re willing to network there will be alternative routes in Chicago, but it’s just another hoop for you to jump through in an already highly competitive field. While Vermont’s research funding is also nothing to write home about, it’s 3x that of Loyola, but you won’t have options outside of the school like you would in Chicago.

Have you made sure both schools have derm home programs? If so, it’s kinda a wash from where I’m looking at it. I’d also caution against making the decision on little nuances that may or may not help you match derm, when, statistically speaking, you’re more likely than not to change interests. Everyone on here likes the idea of derm… great pay and hours? Sure! But there’s plenty of time and reasons for you to be steered in a different direction.

I think go where you’ll be happiest… if you’re not into rural living or medicine, I can't see how that would be Vermont.

Agree with the class rankings point.

 

[LunaOri]

Tufts matched 5 in derm. VT matched one—to Mayo.

 

[We Love Bacon]

Current Vermont student and had a similar situation as you last year! Please PM me