has it been helpful though? it is matched people bitching because they are not happy with where they matched without empathy for people here who went unmatched < Yes, the interspersed posts with advice are VERY helpful. Keeping this sheet unlocked gives those who are unmatched the ability to continue asking advice. This is the one resource and only time we'll ever have to ask timely advice b/c after this sheet's locked, everyone will disperse. And, we can’t get timely advice on next year’s sheet because they’re all gonna be “mum/gunners” during the cycle… just like how it was this year, the year before, etc.

I think the spreadsheet should go until the end of May (when MS-4s graduate from med school and move on, and MS-3s applying for derm head into and prepare for audition derm electives) before locking it, but I also totally understand the med student mods being so tired of the work of moderating this spreadsheet at this point (and not just because of the URM/ORM derm application process conversations below, which the mods have been kind enough to actually not harshly moderate but allow both sides to honestly discuss this issue). The mods this year have really been great but I get that it takes a lot of work and they may just want to move on at this point. I do agree though, for many applicants including those who went unmatched, this is like the only uncurated/unvarnished resource. < when have they ever gone till May?

< Someone else can take over. I'd be willing to and keep the conversations after Friday, March 25 strictly on getting advice... Locked this cell so the owner knows who to reach.