What does WASHU value in applicants? Is there a trend amongst applicants who match there? (Other than board scores, med school prestige, etc) < people who view rosman as a god among men < They value people who are independent and passionate. I don't think they want people who have done things to check boxes, but instead done things they really enjoyed and wanted to do. Based on my interview day I dont think medical school prestige made any difference - most people were from low tier or mid tier schools. They also blinded interviewers to Step 1 scores. They specifically said they wanted people who were self-starters and independent - those who can learn on their own and are intellectually curious < so if you're OOS is that ok? should I send a token here < I think all the people on my interview day were OOS. I sent a token b/c I felt like I was the type of person they wanted. There's a good interview with Dr. Rosman on Topical where she talks about being a PD and I think that's really helpful to understand how she views applicants. Also should add that I don't do any medtwitter, so you don't have to be a medtwitter or dermtwitter person to get invited < lol no kidding