DO matching MD derm

[kurite]

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Hello,
I was just wondering how biased in general MD derm positions are? I know this is a pretty loaded question. I scored a 700+ on comlex and mid 250+ on the usmle. Assuming I can get plenty of research done, is it unlikely for me to secure a position because Im a DO?
Thank you

 

[MilkIsGood]

besides the two (i believe) DO spots at case western, probably less than 5 DOs match a year. And those people probably had connections or did research at that institution or something.

 

[PatsyStone]

If you have an amazing personality, away rotations can help (just be strategic). If people really like you and know you'll be a good fit for the program, that can go a long way.

There are programs (in less desirable areas) that have taken DOs: Cincinnati, Mayo Rochester, and SLU (Cincinnati is actually a fantastic program, SLU has Ian Maher, and Mayo has all the positives and negatives of being at a Mayo program).

 

[Solodyn]

As of year, all DO Derm positions are becoming MD Derm positions. Your question should be whether you can get in to dermatology as a DO

 

[ERDOC555]

Hello,
I was just wondering how biased in general MD derm positions are? I know this is a pretty loaded question. I scored a 700+ on comlex and mid 250+ on the usmle. Assuming I can get plenty of research done, is it unlikely for me to secure a position because Im a DO?
Thank you

Historically I believe less than 5 DO students match ACGME derm each year (so few that charting outcomes doesn't even report the data). I would expect that number to stay low and then maybe add a few more for a fraction of the DO spots that have been converted to ACGME that will still take some DOs.

So yes, it's possible, but you'll need to be a well rounded superstar, and even then your odds aren't great.

 

[DNC127]

We had a DO at our school match at a respectable east coast MD Derm program (ranked in their top 5) with a low 240's score, and 3 derm pubs. No other connections just a cool person.

Just gotta have the stones (and application) to go for it IMO.