Can we get more comments about positions on the tier list? Why a program should be higher or lower based on objective data? < I also think that could be helpful, beyond top 10-15 the list seems to be pretty subjective and influenced by historic program popularity/locations (i.e. uab in tier 5 is very questionable), or just copied over from prior years with no justification or actual knowledge of smaller/lesser known programs
U Alabama Med Ctr-Birmingham
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Several posts discuss interview-day logistics and research or research-year fellowship opportunities. Opinions on the program's standing are mixed: some describe it as well-rounded with a collegial atmosphere and good fellowship placement, while others say it did not feel especially prestigious during interviews.
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Research Fellowship Spot Open Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Dermatology Start Date: July 1, 2022 Description: This is a two year clinical research fellowship for physicians interested in pursuing a career in dermatology. Fellows participate in various types of industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated dermatology clinical research projects. Research fellows also have opportunities to attend dermatology clinics, resident didactics, Grand Rounds, and other dermatology conferences. Requirements: Fellows must have an MD degree from a US Medical School, have completed PGY1 prior to fellowship start date, and be eligible for Alabama medical license. Please direct all inquiries and CV to dermresearch@uabmc.edu
finish intern year, start research, apply during 1st year of research, you match and don't start till following year, hence the second year in between your first year of research and first derm year. Personally I think people should try reapplying during intern year to cut down number of years off but thats me
Can anyone confirm if UAB is done interviewing after 12/7?
UAB Trickle x2
Anyone tried to email the PD but couldnt find email? Like for example, UAB?
Any thoughts on UAB ? besides having the NIH title, any one know about clinical research opportunities?
not having to travel is clutch. Residents all seem happy. Birmingham is nice enough.// Its the deep south, but a good program. //thank you ! << lol at that subtle shade towards the south...
UAB is really really good
What programs have people been impressed by so far?
NYU, I don't know what the past interview impressions were talking about, the faculty were very funny/witty and not "stone faced" at all. I wish that we had been able to see Bellevue (I got to see it during medical school interviews, and I do think that it is the crown jewel of NYU). Still, I enjoyed the presentations since all the faculty members came out to give their take on the school and their specialty. Also, UTSW, so many residents came out, program is super strong, PD seems super invested in the program (especially to have stayed the PD for ~30 years), the 2-day interview and the faculty/residents coming out on a Saturday made a strong impression on how much they value the educational aspect of the dermatology department. Derm interviews end up being quite an elaborate production.
agree with NYU, really left a strong impression on me. Another underrated one was Michigan. I thought the interview staff were exceptional and the interviewers had all read my app/had insightful questions
Emory!!!! Just kidding ... UVA was really solid
I'm actually so suprised by Michigan! That goes to show that you take the things said on the internet with a grain of salt. What ever malignancy that was there is definitely in the past. So many great changes have been made and the residents were genuinely happy.
interview day doesn't always equate to what it is actually like to work there x2
hopefully Michigan has changed as people have said since that post a few years back. I have friends who are there for things like ENT and plastics and they're known for having one of the best surgical cultures in the country
UAB! If this program were in a more popular or sexy location it would be a top tier type program. Extremely well-rounded with a big wig chair who advocates like heck for her residents for fellowships, jobs (private or academic). Residents get their fellowships in a very happy collegial atmosphere. Low COL, high QOL, overall awesome!
MCW! residents are incredibly nice, faculty is diverse in training and the program is growing. During the interview, chair is ambitious (he is an incredibly big name) and really trying to seel program. He has already accomplished a lot. Low COL and they really wanted everyone to be there. I also interviewed at UAB, it did not feel top tier. The faculty is incredibly small for it to be a top tier... yeah I was really disappointed by UAB too
MCG having a 100% Mohs match rate was impressive to me given the national averages
over what time frame?
I think is quite new program
Not sure over what time frame but seemed like since the chair has been there. the program was started in 1967 so not exactly new
agree with NYU...definitely solidified itself as #1 program in the country << you're trying too hard with this comment
Anyone know the information for the UAB pre-interview dinner for the interview day of Monday, December 16th? I got a last minute interview (!) and have yet to hear back from the coordinator about when/where the dinner is and now I assume everyone is out of the office on Friday.
Congrats! Dinner is at Pies and Pints at 6:30pm, chief resident will meet applicants in lobby of Courtyard by Marriott at 6:10pm. Interview Location: The Whitaker Clinic at UAB, 3rd floor Dermatology Clinic. Clinic Address: 500 22nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233. Starts at 7am, finish by 3pm.
Thank you so much!!! Life saver
Anyone able to swap UAB 12/16 for 12/13? Pretty please! Posted on the swap page with contact info.
I just posted on interview swap (booknook15@gmail.com), but can anyone who has UAB on 12/16 trade for 12/13? I would be forever grateful! I'm sorry to spam this page, but I'm running out of time to sort this out. << I had this same problem and ended up having to cancel an interview.
I would go to the TY, dont think interview idnner matters much I think it all depends... if you don't have many TYs and it's a top choice for you, it's probably worth it. If you have 5-7+, then I would prioritize dinner
UAB Invite (ERAS) x8
Roll Tide > RMFT x10000 this is my answer to the "dream program" question from earlier
love it fam
I'm literally in tears I'm so excited
Awww so amazing love this energy! Congrats! x4
any thoughts on this program for someone not from the medical school?
was only one date offered in ERAS? I thought they did 12/13 and 12/16 > both were offered when I signed up > this doesn't make sense, 12/13 was the only date offered when I scheduled as well. I rotated there so maybe they are interviewing the rotators on 12/13? > Ok that might explain it because I was a rotator and 12/16 was not even an option > i only had 12/16 as an option, external non-rotator x2
Wow, that was a late one.
As a PSA: Programs in December w/o invites yet: Rutgers, UCLA, U Chicago, , HealthPartners and U Alabama Also: Wayne St, UVA
Jefferson sent out inviites yesterday (aka Sidney Kimmel) <- Thanks for update! Fixing
I WANT A UCLA INTERVIEW SO BAD
< but actually what is going on with these programs. interviews are coming up fast
(updated!) So for December interviews, we're still waiting on Rutgers, Thomas Jefferson, UCLA, Rush, U Chicago, Vanderbilt, UMass, Emory, also HealthPartners and UAB <<AWESOME POST x1
the gray box always brings the anxiety lol << green and red for me x3
lol, why red? If you didn't get a rejection yourself, that's good! << that's the cue for me to check and its typically correct lol x2
Will (more) interviews be released on (11/5/19)? Yes: 1 No: 0 Program Predictions: Mayo AZ, Hopkins, Stanford, Harvard, Minnesota, UMiami, Vanderbilt, Jefferson, Ohio State, Penn, UChicago, Wayne State, Texas Tech, UAB, SIU, Rush, Temple, UVA Actual IVs (4): Georgetown, Wash U (research), Henry Ford, George
< You know, there is the entirety of the West Coast to consider. We're still in business hours << I don't think it's updated to say we're done, just a running tally (the same row is moved up) << just updated it << 10+ person, can you please press CTRL+Z to not erase the field that was there or use the function to get the past entry back << Thank you for reverting it back to original
not having to travel is clutch. Residents all seem happy. Birmingham is nice enough.// Its the deep south, but a good program. //thank you ! << lol at that subtle shade towards the south...
UAB is really really good
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why would any fellowship of this sort be for more than 1 year