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Fame & Shame
2026-2027 Derm
4 entries
❌1. Very evident that this is a nepotism heavy program. They haven't taken their RY fellows in the past, so the program has a lot of pressure to match them. Highly favor PhD applicants, especially those from home, as you can tell from their resident roster that has 1 PhD every single year. The program coordinator was passive aggressive at times, and they handed out way too many away rotations when they knew from the beginning of the cycle who their picks were. This was evident because the interview attestation form was given out super late near the end of the cycle in February when most programs had you sign it before the interview day. No socials either, which is very rare for dermatology interviews that don't have second looks.
❌2. I enjoyed rotating here, but it's 100% a rotation mill. Sure, you'll get an interview from your rotation, but as many others have said on this spreadsheet UConn already knows who they want before interviewing. Don't waste your time if you're not a Quinnipac/UConn student, UConn research fellow, family friends with the program coordinator, or married to one of the residents
❌3. Unfortunately the rumors from the 2025-2026 spreadsheet are true. They already knew who they wanted prior to away rotators starting. They matched their internals (MD-PhD, two RYs and their fellow). They offer over 30+ away rotations and some in dermatopathology but it was clearly for show since they knew their rank list from their home and affiliate programs (fellows/Quinnipiac). I would be very cautious using an away here because it is based on nepotism. There is one very powerful faculty member at this institution that is very Pro-Trump and Pro-Zionist to the point where their scribe warns you beforehand working with them to not say anything and to let it happen. As a rotator I personally witnessed this faculty member get into a debate about politics while in the room with the patient who held an opposing view. There are no words to express the disappointment many rotators had for this away rotation seeing the match list prove these rumors true. Protect your feelings and do not trust this program to not match based on nepotism.
💬1. IM GLAD PEOPLE ARE CALLING THIS OUT. Look at any program's rank list year to year, internal applicants will always have a leg up at any institution provided that they are qualified and a good fit for the program. In past years UConn did not match its internals if it was not a good fit. You can look at this year's incoming PGY-2s, all but one came from different institutions across the country. Depends year to year, I don't think this trend is unique to UConn
2025–2026 Derm
5 entries
❌1. Very evident that this is a nepotism heavy program. They haven't taken their RY fellows in the past, so the program has a lot of pressure to match them. Highly favor PhD applicants, especially those from home, as you can tell from their resident roster that has 1 PhD every single year. The program coordinator was passive aggressive at times, and they handed out way too many away rotations when they knew from the beginning of the cycle who their picks were. This was evident because the interview attestation form was given out super late near the end of the cycle in February when most programs had you sign it before the interview day. No socials either, which is very rare for dermatology interviews that don't have second looks.
❌2. I enjoyed rotating here, but it's 100% a rotation mill. Sure, you'll get an interview from your rotation, but as many others have said on this spreadsheet UConn already knows who they want before interviewing. Don't waste your time if you're not a Quinnipac/UConn student, UConn research fellow, family friends with the program coordinator, or married to one of the residents
❌3. Unfortunately the rumors from the 2025-2026 spreadsheet are true. They already knew who they wanted prior to away rotators starting. They matched their internals (MD-PhD, two RYs and their fellow). They offer over 30+ away rotations and some in dermatopathology but it was clearly for show since they knew their rank list from their home and affiliate programs (fellows/Quinnipiac). I would be very cautious using an away here because it is based on nepotism. There is one very powerful faculty member at this institution that is very Pro-Trump and Pro-Zionist to the point where their scribe warns you beforehand working with them to not say anything and to let it happen. As a rotator I personally witnessed this faculty member get into a debate about politics while in the room with the patient who held an opposing view. There are no words to express the disappointment many rotators had for this away rotation seeing the match list prove these rumors true. Protect your feelings and do not trust this program to not match based on nepotism.
💬1. is the pro-trump pro-zionist a man or woman? I rotated here and didn't experience that lolol
💬1. is the pro-trump pro-zionist a man or woman? I rotated here and didn't experience that lolol > woman, incoming president of AAD lol
I heard 2x seats. So if they have 4 seats, they will get to like #8 on their list. Of course more elite programs may only reach the number of seats. Like all top 4 will fill the 4 seats since the program is highly desired.
Feb 21
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Am I screwed if I'm only interviewing at T10 programs then
Feb 21
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Highly doubt it is this high on their lists except very desirable programs. If they only went 2x their seats they wouldn't be interviewing 10x their seats. Safe bet is halfway down their rank list so if they interview 40 for 4 spots I'd bet they usually end up in the 15-20 range
Feb 21
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I heard a place interview 40 and last year they went down to #7. From a scribe. Guess the program.
Feb 21
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Penn
Feb 21
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UConn
Feb 21
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lol if it's from a scribe it's definitely UCONN!!! they gossip so much
Feb 21
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does anyone actually know where like a mid-tier program typically lands
Feb 21
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hard to say because many mid-tier programs rank mid-tier med school appliciants higher and they likely have interviews at only those types of programs - I would say it is similar
Feb 21
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totally agree with this. One place I've heard that interviews like 50-60 usually drops to halfway down that list. But 100% agree that mid-tier places often rank by who they think would rank them high> I''m at a mid tier and we match our top 10-15. Being mid tier doesnt make it any less competitive, it just means it's a different pool of people who are a good fit
Feb 21
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Am I screwed if I'm only interviewing at T10 programs then
Mar 7
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I heard a place interview 40 and last year they went down to #7. From a scribe. Guess the program.
Mar 7
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Penn
Mar 7
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UConn
Mar 7
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lol if it's from a scribe it's definitely UCONN!!! they gossip so much
Mar 7
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hard to say because many mid-tier programs rank mid-tier med school appliciants higher and they likely have interviews at only those types of programs - I would say it is similar
Mar 7
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totally agree with this. One place I've heard that interviews like 50-60 usually drops to halfway down that list. But 100% agree that mid-tier places often rank by who they think would rank them high> I''m at a mid tier and we match our top 10-15. Being mid tier doesnt make it any less competitive, it just means it's a different pool of people who are a good fit
Mar 7
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Other than UConn does anyone else know of other places that have been giving pity/courtesy interviews (aka interviewing all rotators and there's a low chance of matching there?)
so like if i did not do an away at UConn but have an II should i be happy or sad about it
Feb 21
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sad because the speculation is that they already know who they want, not to say that it wont fall down the list
Feb 21
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im pretty sure uconn has exclusively matched their away rotators or internals, at least in the most recent past
Feb 21
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resident during my uconn away pointed at all the rotators and said they had the same amount last yr and over half DID NOT MATCH AT ALL 😑
Feb 21
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I had the same thing happen to me.
Feb 21
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current chief matched there bc she is a family friend of the program coordinator (secrets out, sorry not sorry)
Feb 21
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what... that's so rude
Feb 21
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toxic behavior
Feb 21
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POOP
Feb 21
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sad because the speculation is that they already know who they want, not to say that it wont fall down the list
Mar 7
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im pretty sure uconn has exclusively matched their away rotators or internals, at least in the most recent past
Mar 7
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resident during my uconn away pointed at all the rotators and said they had the same amount last yr and over half DID NOT MATCH AT ALL 😑
Mar 7
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I had the same thing happen to me.
Mar 7
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current chief matched there bc she is a family friend of the program coordinator (secrets out, sorry not sorry)
Mar 7
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toxic behavior
Mar 7
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Thinking of backup plans if I don't match and wanted some insight 1) would be completing a TY/Prelim followed by a research fellowship at a program that has a strong track record of taking research fellows 2) delaying graduation by a couple semesters so I am allowed to do VSLO and complete 4-5 away rotations - I've heard several people do this route because when applying they are still classified as a medical student with is apparently better than an MD graduate? What is everyone's thoughts? Kinda feel like I am pigeon-holing myself into one program if I do the research fellow track but not sure if doing a ton of aways will help since I will be at those programs for a month or less... I also would like to add that I have 20+ pubmed indexed derm articles so research isn't my weakpoint, I think I excel clinically and basically was thinking having more facetime with programs would help if I reapply
I honestly think that it will be more beneficial for you to extend a year and do another degree like MPH or MBA, because realistically, in the time you're reapplying, they're going to wonder what changes you made to your initial application (obviously that is cost inefficient and not feasible for many people so take with a grain of salt)
Feb 21
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> OP here, I ended up doing 2 aways (no home program) and only ended up with interviews at those two programs (one being UConn lol) so that's why I was considering extending graduation to do several more aways hoping they will turn into interviews if I don't match but yeah I'm concerned that it's a big risk to take since there's no guarantee I'll get 5-6 more aways as that's also a competitive process
Feb 21
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where was your other away? If that program has a decent class size maybe you would be okay, all you need is 1 and do you have any strong connections to either aways
Feb 21
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the other program has 7 spots so it's a bigger program, honestly not sure if I have a "strong relationship" with either program but I have worked with ppl at both institutions
Feb 21
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7 spots is huge but I guess it depends how many internals that program has
Feb 21
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the program is interviewing 70+ ppl and has a ton of rotators so idk ig we will see what happens but yeah that's why I am thinking of a backup plan
Feb 21
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Is this UT Houston?
Feb 21
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UConn is really ruining ppl with these courtesy interviews
Feb 21
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ikr basically it's the same as having no interview - hearing all the UConn tea and lore doesn't make me feel any better
Feb 21
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I guess the "bad year to apply" has to have some truth to it. Rip one away
Feb 21
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POOP
Feb 21
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where was your other away? If that program has a decent class size maybe you would be okay, all you need is 1 and do you have any strong connections to either aways
Mar 7
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the other program has 7 spots so it's a bigger program, honestly not sure if I have a "strong relationship" with either program but I have worked with ppl at both institutions
Mar 7
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7 spots is huge but I guess it depends how many internals that program has
Mar 7
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the program is interviewing 70+ ppl and has a ton of rotators so idk ig we will see what happens but yeah that's why I am thinking of a backup plan
Mar 7
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Is this UT Houston?
Mar 7
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ikr basically it's the same as having no interview - hearing all the UConn tea and lore doesn't make me feel any better
Mar 7
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I guess the "bad year to apply" has to have some truth to it. Rip one away
Are prelim spots tied to derm interviews this year? i applied to mostly schools that i did not get a derm interview for and i know 1-2 schools that said they would only release prelims to folks that got derm interviews. trying to figure out if it makes sense to still reach out to these prelims for interviews even though i got denied derm II
> honestly tho I feel like this is being blown out of proportion. Every department has their "picks" and there's no guarantee that these "picks" will rank their program #1, that's how the match is - UConn is no different from most programs
Feb 21
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that's why they have 40 rotators a year.
Feb 21
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that's why they have 40 rotators a year.
Mar 7
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wasted 4 years of my life have nothing to show for it ):
apply to any away. You won't get the majority of them and just take what you can get. Why UConn specifically, if it's bc of the Mohs discussion, don't think about your aways —> match —> mohs like that right now.
Feb 21
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I'm trying to pick aways that have a high chance of interviewing rotators, UConn is mid-tier on the east coast, and seems to interview most rotators so that's why I was considering it
Feb 21
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Hi OP M3 here the discussion on the right seems kinda scary lmao, idk if I should apply or run away, hopefully next year isn't the same or worse!
Feb 21
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I am someone being speculated about in this thread. I don't want this information out there. Please do not bring it back. I don't know if I will match at UConn despite this speculation.
Feb 21
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stop subtle doxxing people
Feb 21
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who's the person that's not internal but worked with them? What school if true?
Feb 21
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RYs + Quinippiac is seen as pseudo-internal
Feb 21
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Qunnniooac almost exclusively matches at UConn and not considered in the internal pool nor true external. They have an advantage
Feb 21
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yo why is all this tea coming out on a Tuesday night < UConn has a lot of tea and lore lolol
Feb 21
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damn I missed the weekly UConn tea spill
Feb 21
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it's that bad over there it's weekly??
Feb 21
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I rotated at UConn and it was a lovely experience with great people. If you have any interest just apply and be genuine!
Feb 21
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stop subtle doxxing people
Mar 7
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who's the person that's not internal but worked with them? What school if true?
Mar 7
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RYs + Quinippiac is seen as pseudo-internal
Mar 7
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Qunnniooac almost exclusively matches at UConn and not considered in the internal pool nor true external. They have an advantage
Mar 7
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damn I missed the weekly UConn tea spill
Mar 7
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it's that bad over there it's weekly??
Mar 7
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I rotated at UConn and it was a lovely experience with great people. If you have any interest just apply and be genuine!
There is not central location that is close to all the sites, i lived in a neighborhood that was Grady and EUH but far away from CHOP and the VA
Feb 21
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Any info on UConn starting a Mohs fellowship? Someone said that UConn probably won't take their own residents for the fellowship - anyone have more info on this??
i saw this comment about uconn - "they are only interviewing aways and internals probably. they already know who they want basically fighting for one spot... their scribes talk" >>>> i need the tea who has details ?? >at the end of the day scribes dont know everything
at uconn they do, they were giving us the tea about residents and attendings lmao
Feb 21
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> I’m thankful for the fact that every time my phone buzzes and it’s not an interview invite, I only have a mild cardiac event instead of the full-code situation it used to be.
Feb 21
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I’m thankful for caffeine, delusion, and the three surviving brain cells that somehow carried me through ERAS like overworked interns on their 28th hour.
Feb 21
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Mostly, I’m thankful that we’re all collectively spiraling together because nothing screams ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ like bonding over shared trauma, chaotic hope, and the constant fear that the next IV drop will take us out. Cheers to gratitude, anxiety, and vibes only
Feb 21
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>someone contact these scribes and get the lore and tea!!
Feb 21
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N=1 but I remember there only being one scribe who could've possibly had this intel but I mustve not been cool enough for them to share it w me
Feb 21
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I’m thankful for caffeine, delusion, and the three surviving brain cells that somehow carried me through ERAS like overworked interns on their 28th hour.
Mar 7
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Mostly, I’m thankful that we’re all collectively spiraling together because nothing screams ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ like bonding over shared trauma, chaotic hope, and the constant fear that the next IV drop will take us out. Cheers to gratitude, anxiety, and vibes only
Mar 7
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N=1 but I remember there only being one scribe who could've possibly had this intel but I mustve not been cool enough for them to share it w me
Mar 7
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did anyone else get rejected from Uconn prelim and then later on get it?
I heard 2x seats. So if they have 4 seats, they will get to like #8 on their list. Of course more elite programs may only reach the number of seats. Like all top 4 will fill the 4 seats since the program is highly desired.
Am I screwed if I'm only interviewing at T10 programs then