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Hi friends anyone willing to switch with my Northwestern interview on 1/13 in the AM to any other date available! PM session on 1/13 is ok too! Thank you!
Northwestern McGaw/NMH/VA-IL
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Applicant sentiment — from 140 anonymous posts, 2017–2027
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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.'
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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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Can anyone who did a research year at Northwestern comment on whether the mentors there were helpful during this process?
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I know it's a long shot but if there is anyone interviewing for Northwestern med-derm that would be willing/able to swap I would be so so happy. I need to swap from 1/13 to 1/6.
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How many people is Northwestern interviewing? Wondering if this later interview invite is legit or if I am leftovers?< there were too many sent out ot be leftovers. I wonder how many total they send though.
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Northwestern II x15
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Is there a diff date for Northwestern besides the 13th and 6th?< Didn't they make a new one?
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PSA: Northwestern made a new interview date to address II conflicts! Northwestern is the TRUE MVP x2< woohoo!< congrats but so much for decreasing interview hoarding x3
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Anyone with NW Med Derm get the advanced derm II? Or is it just one or the other?
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Northwestern IIx9
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Northwestern 2
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Northwestern Med-Derm II x 2
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So take-home from APD: programs participating in coordinated release basically shot their shot--don't expect much more in the way of IIs, but stay positive because Northwestern, Penn, UCSD and UTSW, and maybe like 7 more programs, still haven't released their IIs and it could totally be u boo
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Anyone know when Northwestern's interview dates are?< not listed on their website :(
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Does anyone known when Northwestern will release and what their interview dates are supposed to be?<NW releases on Thursday
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anyone know if northwestern mentioned when they would send invites or when theyd interview? maybe in the open house?
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