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I had heard Larkin was bad/the woat but the comment section of this is crazy https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dad8ExTRlS-/
there are many programs worse than larkin> such as?? i dont think so lmao
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Larkin Community Hospital-FL
Larkin South MiamiSouth Miami, FL
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Applicant sentiment — from 62 anonymous posts, 2020–2027
2.8 / 10
What anonymous posters said
Anonymous posters frequently noted that Larkin requires an audition rotation before granting interviews, and several described confusion over its multiple campuses and DO/MD eligibility. Some commenters portrayed the program as less regarded academically, with a few mentioning lower resident pay and spots sometimes remaining open through SOAP.
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What schools only take research fellows? I've heard Mount Sinai and Mayo Arizona but are there others? Same with away rotators only (basically which programs to avoid signalling unless you rotated at)
I think most small programs 2 or fewer reisdents/class tend to take primarily away rotators/fellows not just Mayo AZ, however mayo AZ especially isnt worth it unless you did a research fellowship with them. Sinai also as you said, but they are a big program just with tons of fellows that are essentially guaranteed a spot. UCLA also past years has also taken primarily research fellows. Programs that heavily favor away rotators tend to be NYC programs, especially cornell. Texas programs tend to primarily recruit from texas schools or away rotators with texas connections. USF primarily takes those with regional connections. CWRU usually takes home students and their own research fellows. Wouldnt even bother with the Larkin programs unless you have no other choice and can pay for a spot. Hopefully this is helpful, will try to add more if I think of any
Aug 15
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i think this is all good info but if your mentor has connecs and advocates for u, can still get interview w/o rotating/RY
Aug 16
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Texas programs will take Texans that went to medical school outside of the state (got interviews at every Texas school I applied to and did medical school in another state - am Texan)
Aug 26
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Thoughts on Larkin (both palm springs and south miami)? Below the average for academics for derm so trying to be smart about my list.
Both but especially south miami are regarded as the bottom derm programs but its better than not being matched. They are like the Bama of derm. You went there because you couldnt get in anywhere else.
Jul 25
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The pay they give their residents for living in south florida is criminal (>20,000 lower than all other programs with way higher cost of living)
Jul 25
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Research years that guarantee match? How do I find these?
I think cornell is like the only one
Apr 1
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Cornell does not match every research fellow
Apr 1
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cornell barely matches 1 fellow, if any, per year (correct me if im wrong)
Apr 2
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is there a list somewhere?
Apr 1
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I don't think anything or anyone can guarantee you a match
Apr 1
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pretty much none? imo if an institution matches back a good amount of their RY students I would take that as a positive
Apr 1
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larkin palm springs research year with Dr. Skopit guarantees match
Apr 1
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i know a cornell fellow who didnt match anywhere
Apr 1
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Tulane and UAB are guaranteed
Apr 1
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cornell does not match their own fellows very often
Apr 2
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larkin south miami research year with Dr. Skopit guarantees match
Apr 2
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Cornell does not match every research fellow this is absolutely false about cornell, they are not loyal> larkin south miami research year with Dr. Skopit guarantees match
Apr 2
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The Maryland RY seems pretty guaranteed as well, not back to Maryland per say but just derm
Apr 2
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MUSC
Apr 2
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cornell does not match their own fellows very often>> Larkin South Miami home of the pay2play derm position has an unpaid RY which they will guarantee your acceptance the following year in their wonderful program
Apr 3
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Did anyone ever end up getting a hold of PCOM this cycle? It seems like they changed their name to a Larkin on ERAS/NRMP? I was offered a rotation after the first informal interview but then could never get a hold of anyone in the program, despite them being very nice on the interview.
Did anyone ever end up getting a hold of PCOM this cycle? It seems like they changed their name to a Larkin on ERAS/NRMP? I was offered a rotation after the first informal interview but then could never get a hold of anyone in the program, despite them being very nice on the interview. If you aren't a DO they won't consider you
Mar 14
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Can we make a list of funniest spreadsheet posts? I'll start:""" Larkin Palm Springs failed to give an invite even after rotating there for a second time. who does that, and WTF""" this person FULLY went back and did another away at a program that didn't II and pretended it was the programs fault LMAO < LOL
why would they invite them back for a second away? At some point it falls on the program too. >> Lmao or basic iq to not reapply for an away
Feb 21
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did larkin palm springs release? Or just Larkin SM
can anyone confirm larkin palm springs released interviews
Feb 21
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yes, Larkin PS released on 12/23
Feb 21
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Who deleted this?
can someone add the ones that are missing to release again?
Feb 21
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Recently Released: NY: NYMC OH: Wright State PR: Univ Puerto Rico MD: Walter Reed MI: Beaumont FH FL: KCU-GMEC/ADCS, Largo, Larkin PS
Feb 21
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Add any info in the column to the right in brackets!
Feb 21
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MS3 here researching derm programs.. is it a requirement to be a dermfluencer if you wanna match at Larkin haha
Read the room bro
Feb 21
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now is not the time to ask us questions
Feb 21
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focus on step 2 studying lil bro
Feb 21
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get those pub numbers up lil bro
Feb 21
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now is not the time to ask us questions
Mar 7
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get those pub numbers up lil bro
Mar 7
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What is actual tea on Larkin vs rumor < just in general both are not considered good programs. South Miami is defintiely the one people say stay away from one. Had at elast 4 residents and even 2 attendings tell me to stay away from there over the years >> Larkin South Miami is confirmed pay 2 play they matched a girl this cycle that failed step 2 and decided derm 1 month before ERAS < curious how much ppl pay for that, and how the convo even comes up, and how there is no repremand << dont be shy, who was it
100% can confirm at least 1 resident at Miami Larkin bought their spot
Feb 21
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Is it still the case that larkin will only interview you if you rotated with them
yes it says so specifically on their website too "Our program accepts applications through ERAS but are required to attend an audition rotation to be considered for a position. Our program does not take ERAS ‘signaling’ into account."
Feb 21
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Do we know what programs are not participating in signaling?
once eras opens you'll easily be able to see. U can just scroll thru and see which ones aren't participating
Feb 21
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Larkin miami but you must have done a rotation there to be considered per website
Feb 21
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Idk if anyone wlse feels this way but I see so many people on TikTok and IG giving advice like how to study for classes, how ot study for boards, how to be a good rotator/med student and I want RECEIPTS. Like before I listen to this advice I wanna see if you did well in school, I wanna see if you were a good med student/rotator, I wanna know tht board score.
FACTS.
Feb 21
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Sadly most of the tiktokers probably didn't actually do well in med school...and guessing by looking at some of these derm tiktoker accounts, probably weren't the best med student rotators, so I would hesitate before taking all of your advice from them. Top residency programs also don't like to see these people on IG/TikTok trying to be derm residents
Feb 21
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idk i think it depends on what type of content it is, plenty of residents at "top" programs are/were active on social media.
Feb 21
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alot of them are at low level programs (larkin) and only after applying twice or three times so also keep that in mind.
Feb 21
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just because someone is a reapplicant does not mean they weren't a good student
Feb 21
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idk i think it depends on what type of content it is, plenty of residents at "top" programs are/were active on social media.
Mar 7
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alot of them are at low level programs (larkin) and only after applying twice or three times so also keep that in mind.
Mar 7
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just because someone is a reapplicant does not mean they weren't a good student
Mar 7
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what's so bad about larkin (other than the pay to play stuff) -- do they not get good training?
you still become a board certified dermatologist at the end of the day... just nt known for giving the best trianing and the south miami director is sketch
Feb 21
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is pay to play exactly what it sounds like and people pay to get in? how does that even work
Feb 21
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yes
Feb 21
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who can i pay and how much cos im willing atp lol
Feb 21
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lmaoooo
Feb 21
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confused on how the pay to play works because I didn't get accepted for an audition and I heard it's required in order to get an IV. they don't want my money?
Feb 21
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we are talking THOUSANDS of dollars….not your audition rotation fee lol
Feb 21
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hey i can get thousands of dollars if thats what they really want
Feb 21
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is this where that person who failed step 2 matched to?
Feb 21
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what? spill tea pls > tell me how $$$ so I can start saving for next app cycle
Feb 21
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is pay to play exactly what it sounds like and people pay to get in? how does that even work
Mar 7
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yes
Mar 7
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who can i pay and how much cos im willing atp lol
Mar 7
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lmaoooo
Mar 7
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we are talking THOUSANDS of dollars….not your audition rotation fee lol
Mar 7
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hey i can get thousands of dollars if thats what they really want
Mar 7
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what? spill tea pls > tell me how $$$ so I can start saving for next app cycle
Mar 7
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Does larkin have good training? I'm tryna be a community dermatologist. And would me coming from a T20 be a deterrant?
Lmao
Feb 21
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why lmao? a lot of community programs actively DONT interview T20 students, even those that apply.
Feb 21
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apply wherever you want
Feb 21
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why lmao? a lot of community programs actively DONT interview T20 students, even those that apply.
Mar 7
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apply wherever you want
Mar 7
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there are many programs worse than larkin