Looking at the stats tab just serves to remind me how much of a crapshoot this all is. I mean, how do you decide from so many incredible candidates? Some people are gonna match with borderline stats while others with stellar achievements will walk away empty-handed. I know this isn't really a newsflash to anyone, but jeez.
It is so much more than stats; they purely use that before they meet you in person. Aways can change the game for sure, in a positive way if this is the way you shine. Keep positive!
I know this is going to shock you, but a lot of matching into Derm can rely on connections/having a certain hook/networking/nepotism (especially this) in Derm. That's just the reality. x200000
Agreed and this isn't just derm. This is the real world :/ x1
Yes, that's in life, but my point is that it's MUCH more prevalent/obvious in Derm, bc there just aren't enough spots & Derm is good at restricting its numbers, compared to say IM, FM, Peds, etc.
Also derm faculty have gotten good at extracting a lot of free/cheap work from research students/fellows in exchange for residency positions.
Yup. Good example - Miami.
Serves as a reminder that stats are not everything in this game. Some people just cant help but sabotage themselves by being themselves.