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Is northwestern categorical the same as advanced program? I am confused
Northwestern McGaw/NMH/VA-IL
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Applicant sentiment — from 140 anonymous posts, 2017–2027
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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.'
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2025–2026 Derm
2 entries❌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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Did northwestern release advanced??
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For NW Med-Derm, have people with interviews heard back for confirmation of their date?
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Was just NW Med-derm II released today, or Categorical Derm too?
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I am the one who posted the northwestern post. I am an azz and not even an applicant this year. You're all still in the running. Enjoy the squid games
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northwestern II out. Internal applicant < to just internal or everyone? Also congratz on the II < WHAT < OP said they got an II at northwestern <<< northwestern derm II? I thought all programs had to wait until 11/8?
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If I accepted an away rotation at Program #1 several weeks ago, but then just got accepted to an away at Program #2... 1) would it eliminate my chances of getting a residency interview at Program #2 if I decline their away since my med school only allows 1 away rotation per student due to covid? 2) Do other programs care which away they see on ERAS app (ex: Harvard vs. Northwestern)?
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Can anyone comment on the Northwestern RY? will the docs there advocate for you? Is it a productive RY?
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Did anyone get post-interview communication or RTM calls from northwestern? Or hopkins?< yes, from 1 of them
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For those who interviewed at Northwestern, how much elective time and research time do you get? The Impressions tab says "plentry of time" but not sure what this means.
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Hi friends! Good luck to everyone that has interviews this week! Can anyone share their thoughts about Northwestern? <top program, expert faculty, really smart residents
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anyone get their personalized schedule for Northwestern yet? Got an ERAS email on 12/31 saying it would be sent "early next week," but still haven't gotten it
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Any concensus on post-interview communication for Northwestern? I don't think they explicitly said anything but am not sure?
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Any update on Northwestern interview schedule for this week?
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Anyone have a sense of why programs "assign" you a single interview date? For example, Northwestern and Penn. Are certain dates for more highly ranked candidates?<they actually do tier their candidates and group them for interviews to make their final committee review easier, source: prior chief at penn
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