DO who matched ACGME derm in 2015 is coming to talk to my class. What should I ask him?

[Dr.Bruh]

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I already know he had like a 240 step, some research, and no connection to the program. What other things should I ask about that would be useful for any OMS out there going for hyper competitive specialties?? I’ll be sure to share everything he says on the forum afterwards.

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

How many aways he did and how many interviews he got. Why he thinks he got a spot.

 

[Meekor]

How has OMM been beneficial to his career in derm?

 

[Scrubs101]

What does his parents do for a living? Hospital CEO? PD? Influencial academic dermatologist?

Jkjk

But really, did they have any influential mentors?

 

[Solodyn]

Now that all derm programs are ACGME.. how did a DO resident become such a rock star? Does he tour other schools as well? Does he sign body parts? ;-)

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

How has OMM been beneficial to his career in derm?

It would be easier to ask how it hasn't. If you ask him your question, he'll surely talk for 5 hours straight

 

[fldoctorgirl]

I already know he had like a 240 step, some research, and no connection to the program. What other things should I ask about that would be useful for any OMS out there going for hyper competitive specialties?? I’ll be sure to share everything he says on the forum afterwards.

I'll be there! Planning on asking him how he studied for Step/any tips he has and what we should be prioritizing as M1s/M2s.

 

[Dr.Bruh]

How many aways he did and how many interviews he got. Why he thinks he got a spot.

So this guys younger brother is actually in my class and I was told by his friend that he only applied to 3 programs (wanted to stay in the area) and he basically did an away there and they loved him so much they told him they wanted him for the program. But I’ll ask to confirm this

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

So this guys younger brother is actually in my class and I was told by his friend that he only applied to 3 programs (wanted to stay in the area) and he basically did an away there and they loved him so much they told him they wanted him for the program. But I’ll ask to confirm this

Sounds like a really lucky guy.

 

[FistLength]

So this guys younger brother is actually in my class and I was told by his friend that he only applied to 3 programs (wanted to stay in the area) and he basically did an away there and they loved him so much they told him they wanted him for the program. But I’ll ask to confirm this

Good for him but kinda lame because students can't learn much from this. The benefit of talking to people who break barriers is to apply their mindset and focus to your life, use them as role models. Applying haphazardly and rolling the dice is a bit of a let down.

 

[TheBoneDoctah]

So this guys younger brother is actually in my class and I was told by his friend that he only applied to 3 programs (wanted to stay in the area) and he basically did an away there and they loved him so much they told him they wanted him for the program. But I’ll ask to confirm this

this is true. i know him personally.

 

[Dr.Bruh]

Good for him but kinda lame because students can't learn much from this. The benefit of talking to people who break barriers is to apply their mindset and focus to your life, use them as role models. Applying haphazardly and rolling the dice is a bit of a let down.

I think there’s something to learn from this. It’s that being likable and genuine can go a long way. You can have a 260 and 10 pubs, but if you’re a miserable person to be around your chances drop drastically.

 

[Moose A Moose]

How many family members are already in derm?

 

[FistLength]

I think there’s something to learn from this. It’s that being likable and genuine can go a long way. You can have a 260 and 10 pubs, but if you’re a miserable person to be around your chances drop drastically.

True. I would be interested to see how he was tested when he was serious about ACGME derm (advice from mentors, dealing with rejection, etc), but with applying to 3 places not sure if he was derm or die trying, he made a good effort and struck gold. Would you tell anyone to apply to 3 places?

Not at all putting the guy down, he is a rockstar for doing what he did, its a let down that he applied to 3 programs, DO's applying to competitive specialties need to hear the realities of what the interview trail is like, who their competition is, and how to succeed over them. Being genuine and a good guy helps, but the mental toughness of the process is just as important. Hope he imparts that to the class.

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

Good for him but kinda lame because students can't learn much from this. The benefit of talking to people who break barriers is to apply their mindset and focus to your life, use them as role models. Applying haphazardly and rolling the dice is a bit of a let down.

Yeah the only thing that we learn from that is that medicine is still the old boys club where who you know and are friends with goes a very long way. I bet this guy had been around the program he matched at for a while even before he rotated. Nothing wrong with that, as it should encourage people to make connections but it doesn't really help further applicants out much with the process overall.

I mean don't get me wrong, I know many people who have done the same thing with regional ortho, surgery, ENT, derm, programs etc and it definitely is a way to get your foot in the door. It might be the best way because in that casual scenario you can seal up a spot far before match day.

 

[TheBoneDoctah]

How many family members are already in derm?

None.

And no, there was zero connection with the program before the match.