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Stanford

Stanford, CA

NRMP
1820080A0 / 1820080R0
ACGME
0800521020

Applicant sentiment — from 150 anonymous posts, 2016–2027

6.2 / 10

What anonymous posters said

Anonymous posters frequently group this program among a small set of highly regarded dermatology residencies. Several described residents as happy and well supported with favorable quality of life and compensation, while some noted comparatively weaker derm surgery or Mohs training. Many posts also debated whether post-interview check-in or 'RTM' calls occurred, reflecting persistent rumor and uncertainty around recruitment communications.

AI-generated summary of opinions expressed in anonymous, unverified posts. It describes what posters wrote, not verified facts about this program. Based on these 150 posts · Updated Aug 2026 · Contest or respond to this entry · Takedown & right of reply

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Fame & Shame

2025–2026 Derm

4 entries

1. All of the hospitals are beautiful

1. I heard that their Peds Derm spot is guaranteed to whoever their current research fellow is, the nepotism runs deep. Good luck.

2. Most stressful interview day. No breaks between rooms. Rapid fire of very challenging questions and follow-ups. Felt very judged with every answer I gave. PD responded with rudeness after I asked a basic question.

💬1. well the shame is clearly not true as this year's peds match was not the research fellow +1. very organized interview day and responsive coordinator. > hated this interview day seemed like they were trying to see how you do under stress

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stanford rejectionx10...why us =( :(((((((((( :/ so what shall we eat away our misery with...Dessert or comfort food?

#12202016-2017 DermMar 22
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does anyone know how many people stanford usually interviews? 40 people last year...pretty good odds as this program is large

#12192016-2017 DermMar 22
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Any one hear back from Stanford?

#11672016-2017 DermMar 22
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Has anyone gotten confirmation from Stanford yet?

#11162016-2017 DermMar 22
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Anyone hear back from Stanford?

#11042016-2017 DermMar 22
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stanford doe right?

#9612016-2017 DermMar 22
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I know everyone does an eye-roll when Stanford is brought up, BUT - does anyone know how many internals they interviewed this year? x2

#7082016-2017 DermMar 22
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Assume everyone gets phone meeting with stanford? x7

#6922016-2017 DermMar 22
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Penn is the new Stanford

#6812016-2017 DermMar 22
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phone calls from Stanford for questions? How bad is it to not have any left?

#6502016-2017 DermMar 22
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Stanford vs. Harvard vs. UPenn? i know this is a bratty question but I feel like all of the residents were happy at all 3 programs...

#5932016-2017 DermMar 22
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Harvard vs Stanford vs UPenn vs Tesla vs SpaceX, having a hard time deciding here...

#5912016-2017 DermMar 22
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usc vs stanford?

#5322016-2017 DermMar 22
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Thoughts about Harvard re: lack of metorship/continuity, lots of call, too many clinical sites, long hours, etc.? I really want to like the place, but these things worry me... (say, vs. NYU)| Or vs. Stanford

#5102016-2017 DermMar 22
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Did anyone else only receive one phone call from Stanford?

#3712016-2017 DermMar 22

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