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Moderator: Loma linda added another spot for this year. There are 3 available now at that program. Mind updating whenever you can.
Loma Linda University-CA
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Anonymous posters frequently discussed Loma Linda's interview-day presentation requirement and described the application and scheduling process as sometimes confusing. Several commenters offered mixed opinions on the program's reputation among California options, while some recommended completing an away rotation there to improve match chances.
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2025–2026 Derm
1 entry✅1. The kindest and most down-to-earth department chair I have ever encountered. I regret not ranking them higher in hindsight.
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Loma Linda is taking 3 this year
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Is Loma Linda a good program? Do they only take their own students?| I know of at least one instance were they took someone from another school
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Any prelim program invites go out yet?
expensive living AF
Mar 22
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regardless of reputation, a lot of them are super desirable because of their location (and many of them are really good, too) and will be ranked highly by many applicants based on geography alone. Though all relatively highly competitive, UCSF and Stanford are some of the top programs in the nation (in many respects). USC is also a well-respected program with excellent clinical diversity given its county hospital and is a program that is known to give residents great autonomy
Mar 22
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Are there any "weak" derm programs in CA? Maybe Loma Linda. Doesn't matter, everyone wants to live in California so they'll all be competitive for that reason alone.| The UC programs are all considered very competitive and strong programs. UCSF is considered a top 5 but has the reputation of being very malignant
Mar 22
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From speaking to UCSF residents it actually sounded to me like changes have been made to address some of the issues residents were having - did not get the impression that it was a malignant environment but if someone has some inside info please share!
Mar 22
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what was making the program malignant? just the sheer amount of work or interpersonal conflicts? I'm not concerned about the amount of work, but interpersonal conflicts would influence my ranking
Mar 22
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Definitely hours and work volume. In the past, on previous spreadsheets, UCSF derm residents seemed pretty exhausted & a little late by the time they got to the applicant pre-interview dinner & it was quite noticeable. I don't believe any of it was interpersonal conflict related. I mean it's UCSF so maybe people just accepted it as is.
Mar 22
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http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/preliminary-transitional-year-interview-thread-2016-2017.1222021/
Mar 22
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Loma Linda, almost thought I had an interview <-- why
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Loma Linda rural track out
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Loma Linda Standard Track out!! - 24 spots
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For people interviewing at places where you are asked to give a presentation "about anything" (Hofstra, Loma Linda...) are you just talking about yourself? The whole thing feels really weird. <--THANK YOU! Its just totally unnecessary. Making a powerpoint about ourselves and then standing up there to present it sounds so elementary
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Mayo Arizona vs Loma Linda vs SLU (no ties to any of these places)
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anyone have thoughts on California schools?