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Hosp of the Univ of PA (Dermatology/3 yr)

Penn

Philadelphia, PA

NRMP
1628080A0
ACGME
0804121080

Applicant sentiment — from 150 anonymous posts, 2016–2027

7.0 / 10

What anonymous posters said

Anonymous posters frequently grouped this program among a small set of highly regarded dermatology programs, citing strong research output and academic focus. Several commenters described procedural/reconstructive training positively and characterized the culture as supportive with happy residents, while some posts suggested connections or away rotations may help with interview chances.

AI-generated summary of opinions expressed in anonymous, unverified posts. It describes what posters wrote, not verified facts about this program. Based on these 150 posts · Updated Aug 2026 · Contest or respond to this entry · Takedown & right of reply

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which T5 is the worst?

#35672025–2026 DermMar 30

why

Mar 30
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bc i want to weigh my options before applying

Mar 30
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you apply based on ties, connections, and location pref. Otherwise, everything else is basically RNG. Godspeed if you're aiming for T5

Mar 30
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thank you, but connections and RNG aside, and im willing to move anywhere, are they created equal or is one going to give an edge? not trying to be a snob or anything. just want genuine info for life changing career decisions

Mar 30
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Don't love the way the question was framed about which t5 is the "worst" - they are all great for different reasons (as are non T5 programs). Harvard is great for inpatient and complex med-derm along with network; less ideal for QoL. UCSF is great for clinical volume, location, mentorship; less ideal for QoL, exploring non-clinical interests given the more busy schedule/various sites. Penn is a good balance of clinical training, research, QoL but def leans much more academic and location is not for everyone. NYU is great for clinical volume, procedural derm, network, research; less ideal for those who aren't into NYC and its pace. Stanford is great for research, innovation, kind faculty; less ideal for Mohs, clinical volume/diversity. Just a few thougts, but again. Matching derm anywhere is a huge accomplishment - don't focus too much on the rankings, focus on the personal fit for you.

Mar 30
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someone who thinks they're better than any of the T5s is about to get a rude awakening lol

Mar 31
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Anyone have thoughts on Penn state derm

#2422025–2026 DermFeb 21

current student here. Everyone is super chill, current PD is a DO, we have 3 Mohs surgeons you do a week with. Resident didactics are every weekday @7:45 am, attendings and residents are super willing to let you help with biopsies and such. again, we have 5 home students this year, and we tend to match about half home students, with the occasional 4 out of 5 residents being home students

Feb 21
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I think 6 home students this year

Feb 21
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anyone know why penn has fewer gen derm spots?> where do u see that

#21302024-2025 DermMar 16
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Anyone know if Penn interviewed fewer people for gen derm this year since they reduced the number of gen derm spots from 4 to 2?

#20972024-2025 DermMar 16
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Can ppl who interviewed at Penn CTCL say where they're ranking it pls and thx!

#20882024-2025 DermMar 16
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Does Penn only have 2 gen derm spots..?

#20842024-2025 DermMar 16
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you're telling me 8 people on this spreadsheet alone have ranked Penn #1??? Im toast

#20632024-2025 DermMar 16
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why are there 4 spots in the Upenn gen derm Match list? I thought someone said there were only 2. Is this correct?

#20302024-2025 DermMar 16
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Applying next cycle. Is the Penn cutaneous oncology track worth it?

#19952024-2025 DermMar 16
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Does anyone know if it'll specify which track at an institution you matched at during the school match day? Life for Upenn, will it just say Upenn or will it specify the track?

#19782024-2025 DermMar 16
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penn vs nyc programs?

#19282024-2025 DermMar 16
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anyone know the increase in salary for Penn after union negotiation?

#18032024-2025 DermMar 16
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stanford vs penn vs yale for QOL?

#17462024-2025 DermMar 16
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Did Penn always have only 2 3-year traditional spots? Could've sworn they used to have 3

#17292024-2025 DermMar 16
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Any tea on penn? Feels like amazing program but Philly…. Trying to convince myself otherwise < Amazing program

#17282024-2025 DermMar 16

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