Electives important to match derm?

[Twohundred73]

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Hi!

Is it important to do derm elective to land a derm residency if you research in derm + a great step 1 score?

 

[DermMatch]

Absolutely critical to do the derm elective. You have to get to know the derm faculty.

 

[Twohundred73]

Ok. I will have to do it then. I was just afraid my app is already too good an elective could only do damage (like writing the step 2 CK before the match). Thanks for the advice.

 

[asmallchild]

I'd recommend at least 1. It's a glaring red flag to declare interest in dermatology despite having 0 clinical experience.

 

[Long Dong]

I'd recommend at least 1. It's a glaring red flag to declare interest in dermatology despite having 0 clinical experience.

Agreed even with your 273 (OP).

 

[N-Surge]

I think you need LORs from Dermatologists, who have worked with you in the clinic. Despite having a research background, I only had 1 letter from my adviser. The other 3 were from academic Dermatologists whom I worked with in the clinics (did 2 away rotations).

 

[Dral]

I wasn't aware that 'too good an app' existed when trying to match Derm. *shrug*