Chicago, IL
Applicant sentiment — from 140 anonymous posts, 2017–2027
6.5 / 10
What anonymous posters said
Anonymous posters frequently described Northwestern's program as highly competitive, citing large applicant pools relative to available spots. Many comments framed the program favorably in comparisons with other programs, and a few highlighted strengths in pediatric dermatology and Mohs training, while some posts referred to it as a 'rotation mill.'
AI-generated summary of opinions expressed in anonymous, unverified posts. It describes what posters wrote, not verified facts about this program. Based on these 140 posts · Updated Aug 2026 · Contest or respond to this entry · Takedown & right of reply
❌1. Formal between faculty and residents and tense. Not a relaxed feeling and some residents are standoff-ish and rude (some are wonderful, but it's very hit or miss). Generally not as social as they may seem. I was sad as this was my first choice in the beginning (esp given their social media) and I was a little shocked at how much I disliked it. I ended up ranking them very low after my interview. Also, only 1 resident has matched MOHs since 2019 and that match was back in 2020. One match in 2020? Are they not interviewing their own candidates? This was a red flag for me but if this is a consideration for you, maybe talk to the current residents to sus out program support. There do seem to be residents aiming for MOHs in the next classes, so hopefully their outcomes are better. Anyways, always try to get the most exposure to your top programs if possible, because they may surprise you in a bad OR good way. More info is better.
❌2. Have heard this is not a great program for Mohs since department is not as supportive in taking their own residents.
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Northwestern invite, external, non rotator x4 l Congrats, what are the interview dates?
Just got a northwestern invite. External, non rotator. Their invites are also personalized, so I suspect more are still going out.
Same. External/non-rotator. (time stamp 11/20/17)
Ditto on the more invites going out, I just got my invite 2 hrs after the first person posted x2
I know this was discussed earlier, but as we are getting more interviews, is the consensus still that it is better to miss a pre-interview dinner and go on as many interviews as possible? I just feel bad missing dinner.
I've heard from fellows and resident that attending the dinner or not varies with the program. If the program you're interviewing at allows residents to have a say in the rank list, it may be worth it to go. If they don't, it's up to you. You also get to learn more "behind the scenes" stuff from the residents that you may not want to ask on interview day x2
I think it's hard to know because it's program-dependent and while everyone says it's optional, it's research-proven that people like you the more they see you (at least on average) -- but personally I would probably only prioritize dinner over interview if it's one of your top programs
How important do you guys think the reception at Northwestern is specifically? It sounds like there will be attendings these... worth missing another interview?
I would specifically ask Northwestern about that.
Northwestern invite external, nonrotator x1
Has anyone gotten an RTM call/ email from Northwestern or Michigan?
Michigan explicitly said they are not doing "ranked highly" calls/emails this year.
I got a call
No you didn't
Hm, how are you sure whether they have or have not made calls?
Well they didn't even say which place they got a call from.
Got a Northwestern RTM email today.
Get ready for people to attack you and question your integrity.
Did it say "ranked to match" or "ranked highly"?
It said "ranked to match"
So presumaby you're 1 of 4 then... guess there's still hope for the rest of us... maybe...
congratulations! x3
Why are positive comments about NYU and Stanford being deleted?
dont act dumb. people are gunners. shit is getting changed in an attempt to manipulate people. It has happened every year and it is hapening again this year. get over it. dont make decisions based on those comments. it is out of our control.
Someone is also deleting positive comments for UCSF and Northwestern...
Any med-derm applicants out there? Any luck yet? And why is northwestern marked on the spreadsheet as not participating? can't find proof of that...
Northwestern Internal Invite, date 11/30 - CONGRATS x3| Internal means home student, no?
Any update on external invites for northwestern and ut southwestern? x2
Err so I put my thoughts on Northwestern and someone promptly deleted...what gives
Northwestern out! (again)
I feel like I'm being dense but does anyone know where the Northwestern preinterview thing is?
Northwestern has sent out RTM/Highly Ranked apparently?
Any news on Northwestern rank to match calls? Have they happened?
Northwestern vs Yale?? Thoughts?
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