Position Wanted Looking for Dermatology position - PGY1/PGY2

[CanukDoc]

Hello!

I am a Canadian medical school graduate currently practicing as a fully licensed family physician in Canada.

I continue to be fascinated and incredibly motivated in pursuing accredited training in Dermatology.

I have completed PGY1 and PGY2 training here in Canada.

I'm not very familiar with the US training system. The way I understand things, I would likely be starting in a PGY2 position as a 1st year resident in Dermatology since I've completed previous postgraduate training.

I'm therefore searching for a position in Dermatology as a PGY2. However, I'm definitely open to entering as a PGY1 if I'm required to complete another preliminary/intern year in order to pursue training.

Thank you so much!

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[BenFelson]

Have you contacted the programs in Canada and US?

 

[CanukDoc]

Hi Ben,

In Canada, we are restricted by funding, and positions in dermatology are only open for applicants in the 1st iteration. As someone who has already matched in the 1st iteration, I am only eligible to apply for the 2nd iteration, which never has open dermatology positions. Funding comes from the government and is very scarce.

I haven't contacted any programs in the US directly. I've only been reviewing some of the program descriptions and requirements. Do you mean contacting the program directors? Should I be directly contacting each program to inquire about open positions?

Thanks!

 

[snooper]

Dermatology is one of the most competitive residencies, with about 1% of slots taken by IMGs.
There is very, very rarely an open PG2 position.
Have you read this: Residency Applicants for IMGs