DO in Dermatology?

[Bcereus96]

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Hi Everyone!

I'm an incoming DO student who has a sincere interest in the biology and pathology behind dermatology. I was thinking about pediatrics as a specialty, but I didn't want to leave the door to dermatology closed just because of the competitive nature. But since I am incoming, I wanted to ask for insight on what I have to do during my years of medical school to make me a strong applicant? I know the chances of DO matching into derm isn't common, but I know it's not impossible. So I'd like to hear some tips

 

[Redpancreas]

Hi Everyone!

I'm an incoming DO student who has a sincere interest in the biology and pathology behind dermatology. I was thinking about pediatrics as a specialty, but I didn't want to leave the door to dermatology closed just because of the competitive nature. But since I am incoming, I wanted to ask for insight on what I have to do during my years of medical school to make me a strong applicant? I know the chances of DO matching into derm isn't common, but I know it's not impossible. So I'd like to hear some tips

Network. Easier said than done.

 

[DOVinciRobot]

Network, ace classes, ace boards, publish research.

Easy to say, hard to do.

 

[djiboutiman]

This paper is older, but I think a good rundown of what you need to do. Just ignore what they said about Step 1 and Step 2. You’ll want to take Step 2 before you apply and make sure to crush it.

 

[Bcereus96]

Network, ace classes, ace boards, publish research.

Easy to say, hard to do.

I'm assuming specifically dermatology research? I know a lot of people take a year off to do research, but what kind of research? I've been doing wet bench research for the past few years but apparently scientific research and clinical research is completely different?

 

[Bcereus96]

This paper is older, but I think a good rundown of what you need to do.

That's definitely a paper I have read that I really want to follow as well. You did bring up a good point it being old. From my understanding, dermatology has gotten a lot more competitive in the last three years? I am not sure if it's the competitive nature or people not applying ?

 

[gyngyn]

I'm assuming specifically dermatology research? I know a lot of people take a year off to do research, but what kind of research? I've been doing wet bench research for the past few years but apparently scientific research and clinical research is completely different?

All of my successful Derm applicants do a dedicated year of derm research while in medical school.

 

[Goro]

In addition to the wise advice above, do audition rotations, and Target programs that have taken graduates from your school, we're have taken DOs in the past

 

[gyngyn]

In addition to the wise advice above, do audition rotations, and Target programs that have taken graduates from your school, we're have taken DOs in the past

The previously DO programs will be best bets.

 

[Butters Stotch]

You’re going to want to shoot for quantity (clinical research). My school had 3 derm matches and they each had ~10 publications on pubmed.