Osteopathic Dermatology Residency Programs

[PublicHealth]

Anyone know anything about these? How competitive are they? Are they only open to DO's?

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[VentdependenT]

Not interested in derm so I can't comment on how they compare with MD derm programs.

They are open to DO's only.

They are highly competitive (from what I understand) but they can be attained. A friend of mine from AZCOM attained a position recently. He did a ton of osteopathic derm rotations, got his name out there, got letters from people who count, and did research.

 

[tripleJ]

Wow, that's great. Was this person in your class (ms4)?

 

[VentdependenT]

Yes. I believe the residency is in Palm Beach Florida if that helps in your search for places.

Best o' luck

 

[PublicHealth]

Anyone know if DOs who complete osteopathic dermatology residencies practice dermatology differently compared to DOs/MDs who complete allopathic dermatology residencies?

 

[tripleJ]

If you apply to osteopathic residencies, you must do so during your internship year (at least). I did 2 yrs of IM (after AZCOM)before starting my residency this year. Since you apply the year before residency, you cannot even apply during MS4. I know there are a few people interested in Derm from your class but I would question anyone who claims they have gotten a position. See the following forum for any ?s.
www.doctorsbookmark.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi

 

[VentdependenT]

It is indeed a linked internship/residency. I think there are 2 linked derm osteo programs, and that young man nailed one of them.

Its legit, 2 legit to quit.


The osteopathic dermatologist that I met was incredibly smart and knew his medicine extremely well. As far as I can tell there is no discernable difference in the way the 2 degrees differ in diagnosing and treating dermatologic conditions.

 

[tripleJ]

I did not realize this was the case- guess you learn something new every day....thank you

 

[Mixmaster]

VentdependenT,
Congrats on the Derm Residency. Can you tell me how well you did in school and on the boards. How did you get such a hard residency. WHat did it take? Thanks for your help!

 

[Fermata]

Originally posted by Mixmaster
VentdependenT,
Congrats on the Derm Residency. Can you tell me how well you did in school and on the boards. How did you get such a hard residency. WHat did it take? Thanks for your help!

He's going to be a GAS passer, not a derm dude.