What is the general impression of applicants who have Derm Research between M1 and M2 year (summer)?

[Coldplayfan123]

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Just curious. Or what is your specific impression.

 

[asmallchild]

Just curious. Or what is your specific impression.

An applicant who knows that they wanted to do dermatology early on

I don't think it confers any additional benefit over someone who pursued research later. Programs still look at the total picture : grades, step scores, school pedigree, publications, research duration, LORs, interview, interaction during rotation, etc.