Houston, TX
Applicant sentiment — from 86 anonymous posts, 2016–2027
5.5 / 10
What anonymous posters said
Anonymous posters frequently discussed Baylor College of Medicine's interview process, noting invites often went to internal applicants first and describing the process as somewhat disorganized or confusing with Baylor Dallas. Several posts described the program as solid but more clinically than research focused, with mixed impressions about faculty turnover and a few commenters noting a perceived lighter workload during their interview day.
AI-generated summary of opinions expressed in anonymous, unverified posts. It describes what posters wrote, not verified facts about this program. Based on these 86 posts · Updated Aug 2026 · Contest or respond to this entry · Takedown & right of reply
💬1. Something weird going on here. Recently lost a prominent black faculty member, then signed another prominent black dermatologist. Recent complaints about attempting to steal NIH funding from another faculty member they fired. Unsure if this affects the residency at all.
Page 1 of 10
Does anyone have any info on culture at UT Houston? Not just medical student experience, but how are residents are faculty? Teamwork/camaraderie or toxic?
heard from someone who did an away there and they did not like it bc the vibes were off, very cliquey, and the program is having turnover wtih faculty
Any insight on UT Houston's program?
toxic program from previosu sheets and second hand knowledge
Anyone willing to swap for my UT Houston CTCL November block?
has anyone done dermatopathology elective at UT Houston?
Does UT Houston (McGovern) guarantee interview invites to their away rotators?
Anyone willing to switch UT McGovern for Jan 11th?
Laughing at the Fame and Shame for UT-Houston's (now McGovern) Derm program for their MS-4 audition rotation. Kind of funny how nothing has changed in terms of the faculty (even w/one prominent faculty member having retired) which kind of transfers to the residents after awhile. And the program has really great institutions like MD Anderson Cancer Center. I always wondered how those outside of Texas saw the program when they rotated because as home students, we were so used to it and I agree, they don't do a good job explaining the different sites and faculty weren't very understanding on the commute between sites.
I feel like knowing where to do your audition rotations is so critical to matching but if you're outside of the state, you only know if you have inside information on how the actual residency program runs, which it seems like only home med students know.
I feel like knowing where to do your audition rotations is so critical to matching but if you're outside of the state, you only know if you have inside information on how the actual residency program runs, which it seems like only home med students know. But I feel like only certain types of students can rotate at places like Penn, Harvard, UCSF, etc. and have a reasonable chance of getting an interview. For most of us, it's a waste.
the cliquiness is sooo true. I felt put off at the social event because the residents would specifically interact and be super friendly with all the rotaters/internal students they knew, and no one knew me in the zoom call
are there any programs that still have interview slots open on thalamus?
1 spot for McGovern, 2 for UTSW
how many interview spots and days did mcgovern have
Why do some years a derm residnecy will match like 1 more person? so for example if there are 4 reisdency matches to that program one year, 5 the next, and back to 4?
are you referencing baylor houston?
Because some programs add a special spot just for a specific applicant. Did an away and a resident told me their PD pulled HEAVY for them and got the other PD to create a spot (funding availability too)
it depends on a few things, but usually a program just wants a specific person (often it is an RY candidate who already did their PGY-1 and is looking for a PGY-2 spot). This means oftentimes programs will have 5 one year then 3 the next (if its a 4 resident program) or 5 then back to 4, etc. Lots of niche details but that's the gist afaik
It's largely tied to funding, typically you will see programs alternate between some number plus or minus one every year
my home program alternates due to funding issues (have 13 spots so it's 4, 4, 5)
mine does the same, doesn't have anything to do with a specific applicant, they just can only have a max of X residents
POOP
my home program alternates due to funding issues (have 13 spots so it's 4, 4, 5)
mine does the same, doesn't have anything to do with a specific applicant, they just can only have a max of X residents
aside from the comment below do any aways open in january?
Baylor college of medicine opened their away applications in late december/early january for the aways this year.
POOP
the flip dell austin made from last year to this year wild with away interviews >> probably under reported
The part about UT Houston only interviewing aways needs to be fixed on the Away Tab, also someone put that Texas Tech was only interviewing away rotators and this is also not true
<<
POOP
Rejection from McGovern UTHealth 12:24 PM EST
the last sentence of that omg lol
I appreciate the admitting that it's impossible to match anymore lol
yeah truly appreciated it
can someone share with the class
spilll what did they say
"If is any consolation, I can tell you that I probably would not have even selected myself for an interview if I were to have applied today. Best wishes for the future." - why does that sound like what the derm chair would say, iykyk
hahahaha oh Ron
they send the same copy and paste rejection every year
ugh I hate when this is said… people said it about med school apps too and it comes across as "wow I had it way easier than you, that sucks for you… anyways enjoy suffering 🤗"
POOP
"If is any consolation, I can tell you that I probably would not have even selected myself for an interview if I were to have applied today. Best wishes for the future." - why does that sound like what the derm chair would say, iykyk
hahahaha oh Ron
they send the same copy and paste rejection every year
ugh I hate when this is said… people said it about med school apps too and it comes across as "wow I had it way easier than you, that sucks for you… anyways enjoy suffering 🤗"
Thinking of backup plans if I don't match and wanted some insight 1) would be completing a TY/Prelim followed by a research fellowship at a program that has a strong track record of taking research fellows 2) delaying graduation by a couple semesters so I am allowed to do VSLO and complete 4-5 away rotations - I've heard several people do this route because when applying they are still classified as a medical student with is apparently better than an MD graduate? What is everyone's thoughts? Kinda feel like I am pigeon-holing myself into one program if I do the research fellow track but not sure if doing a ton of aways will help since I will be at those programs for a month or less... I also would like to add that I have 20+ pubmed indexed derm articles so research isn't my weakpoint, I think I excel clinically and basically was thinking having more facetime with programs would help if I reapply
I honestly think that it will be more beneficial for you to extend a year and do another degree like MPH or MBA, because realistically, in the time you're reapplying, they're going to wonder what changes you made to your initial application (obviously that is cost inefficient and not feasible for many people so take with a grain of salt)
> OP here, I ended up doing 2 aways (no home program) and only ended up with interviews at those two programs (one being UConn lol) so that's why I was considering extending graduation to do several more aways hoping they will turn into interviews if I don't match but yeah I'm concerned that it's a big risk to take since there's no guarantee I'll get 5-6 more aways as that's also a competitive process
where was your other away? If that program has a decent class size maybe you would be okay, all you need is 1 and do you have any strong connections to either aways
the other program has 7 spots so it's a bigger program, honestly not sure if I have a "strong relationship" with either program but I have worked with ppl at both institutions
7 spots is huge but I guess it depends how many internals that program has
the program is interviewing 70+ ppl and has a ton of rotators so idk ig we will see what happens but yeah that's why I am thinking of a backup plan
Is this UT Houston?
UConn is really ruining ppl with these courtesy interviews
ikr basically it's the same as having no interview - hearing all the UConn tea and lore doesn't make me feel any better
I guess the "bad year to apply" has to have some truth to it. Rip one away
POOP
where was your other away? If that program has a decent class size maybe you would be okay, all you need is 1 and do you have any strong connections to either aways
the other program has 7 spots so it's a bigger program, honestly not sure if I have a "strong relationship" with either program but I have worked with ppl at both institutions
7 spots is huge but I guess it depends how many internals that program has
the program is interviewing 70+ ppl and has a ton of rotators so idk ig we will see what happens but yeah that's why I am thinking of a backup plan
Is this UT Houston?
ikr basically it's the same as having no interview - hearing all the UConn tea and lore doesn't make me feel any better
I guess the "bad year to apply" has to have some truth to it. Rip one away
Does anyone know when VCU or UT Houston are able to be scheduled today?
has anybody been able to sign up for VCU?
no
Some posts are shown because their comments mention this program.
Catty. People more chill at Baylor. Houston gets MD Anderson though.