2026-2027 Derm

My optimism says something in the 60+%, but realistically probably like 57 idk

this past year it was 58% for MDs and 49% overall, so will probably be lower than that in 2027

scary

It would probably be helpful if you shadowed for a day or two so they at least have an idea of how you work clincially - I was told to rotate with all of my research mentors if I could

Thanks

Is it a good idea for an MD student to get a letter of recommendation from a DO dermatologist?> honestly I don't think it matters if ur letter is from DO vs MD

Does not matter

Just describe your journey to derm, your interests, motivations and goals. Don't just re list your CV and don't try overly hard to make it a flowery/creative writing piece that says nothing unless you can do this and still make it informative

I would personally say no unless you have an educational component/niche. Not a bad thing to have on your app but would focus on different hobbies

plz don't mention

absolutely don't mention it. A lot of people in academics are against med influencers and it may make them pass over you thinking you want derm to be an influencer (not saying this is accurate to your intentions, but this is how a lot of folks in academics perceive it)

No

Current snooping resident here, absolutely don't mention it lol

are you referring to UMiami? or a different program in Miami?

umiami, I meant Dr. Kirsner

I think if you have no other true aways lined up at that time, it could still be useful for exposure to the department. But considering Miami only gives like 4 true aways per year that are attached to an interview, an observership probably won't carry as much weight unless your app is exceptionally strong

i'm going to take it for facetime and try and make the most of it

Nice you got this!

Second this! As well as any pre-interview open house dates

NYU

I've heard places with a good track record of matching mohs include univ florida, univ arizona, Mayo, U Miami, UTSW

geisinger and iowa. geisinger has lots of mohs and one of the best mohs matching track rates. Iowa does a lot of mohs as well and has a very strong program

also Cincinnati and they always keep their own residents as fellow

oh my god yes

resident here! people only care if you're nice, we don't care if you know anything. keep on keeping on

Another resident here, be nice to your co-rotating med students. Be a kind and helpful person to be around. Vocalize things you want to get better at then make noticeable effort to get better at them. you aren't expected to know everything

Also make an effort to get to know us. Will also add my fave med students were the ones that also tried to make me look good. Cant explain it but made me feel like they were a good team player.

Lots of long reddit posts on this

I think the subreddit mods are MIA ?? Should probably try and get some new mods in >> yeah I think several people have emailed them at this point

Maybe if someone makes a reddit post it will regain at least some traction

seconding this. And what about a SLOE from an away?

some people have to get a SLOE from an away

asking about people with home programs

any thoughts

I had 3 strong letters (including my home derm) and got a 4th from my derm away, and it was referenced a lot esp by ppl who knew the ppl that wrote it. So I'd say you can def use a letter from an away

it wouldn't hurt to email the coordinator and see if their is availablity in a different time slot