Non traditional applicant?

[Aegis]

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Just wondering what my chances might be for applying to derm? After med school I did an intern year in medicine and then did three years of flight medicine in the Air Force. Mostly primary care type stuff with a bunch of deployments. I did plenty of extra training revolving around ER/trauma skills, but nothing really with derm, its just always been an interest. I have a strong letter from the end of intern year, and a very strong Derm contact. Step scores are 227/242, so step one probably not too competative. I know EM and family programs like people with prior clinical experiance, I don't have much of a grasp on what derm thinks about this, or are they just overly focused on step one scores?

 

[Woodside]

I'm less qualified than others to speak about your competitiveness, but may be able to help if you do choose to apply. I'm currently applying as a Navy UMO and have had a positive response so far in regard to interview offers. I could probably pass along some useful gouge, so feel free to PM me and I'd be happy to help.