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I'll say that it requires a lot of brainpower, bc the level of extensive detail on the Dermatology boards is enormous (@GuyWhoDoesStuff might have more to contribute), which even then a non-insignificant number still fail. It's like med school basic sciences on steroids. So yes, I believe that if you want to be a board certified practicing Dermatologist, then yes, you have to be "smarter".
OK this. Thinly disguised arrogance. Smarter than who.
In Peds, a lot of the stuff that residents have to deal with is the mundane. You don't really get to enjoy the detailed academic aspects. Those who want that go into subspecialties. That being said, besides the top programs, most pediatricians DON'T WANT to delve into those aspects. They want to practice clinically and that's it.
If you like basic science, you'll like Derm (bc of the emphasis on Immunology, Histology, Pathology, etc.) If you don't, you'll absolutely hate Derm. Derm in residency is very academic. Pediatrics doesn't tend to emphasize basic science as much, which isn't surprising as it is more primary care focused.
I rotated at a nationally renown quatenary children's hospital--nothing but immensely complex medicine at full tilt with absolutely grueling training. And most train in peds at least teritiary centers. You don't learn that kind of medicine by memorizing derm slides after cutting out at 3 pm on friday for the weekend. idk what your rank is. But you talk a lot for not knowing wtf you're talking about here.
We need to be deferential to each other. Like warriors visiting the camp of another tribe. Not like little pricks who's first instinct is to prove how much better they are. Which is what happens in my opinion, almost inevitably, in order to reach the heights of medical school academic performance.
Notice I showered you first with the respect and accolades you deserve for the kind of hard work required to achieve a derm match. Reserving cynical criticism only when stereptypical arrogance became apparent.
Learn how to treat others and you'll be treated with respect. From me at least. As I'm interested in a pan-physician political agenda.