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U Michigan Hosps-Ann Arbor
MichiganAnn Arbor, MI
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Applicant sentiment — from 150 anonymous posts, 2016–2027
4.8 / 10
What anonymous posters said
Anonymous posters frequently discussed a past reputation issue tied to an old online thread, with several saying concerns had since improved and others suggesting problems persisted; opinions on resident happiness were mixed. Multiple posts described long work hours and strong academic/research standing, while several noted limited cosmetic dermatology exposure.
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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2025–2026 Derm
2 entries✅1. Super sweet residents, they try really hard to make you feel welcome, the course coordinator and director are extremely responsive and invested in your experience, and they all write nice comments about you! Mostly working with residents and a few dedicated days with an attending 1:1 in clinic. Attendings you work with are also super kind.
❌1. Parking sucks; expensive at main hospital and even then, have to drive around to find a spot for a while.
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Does anybody else not have Michigan on their schedule? It's supposed to open soon but I can't even see the slots
happened last release, they'll send it at open most likely
Feb 21
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just opeened
Feb 21
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can we make a new tab for these x program vs y program comments? Like interviews havent even started please get this away from where I can see it
Made one, titled X vs Y. i also added the michigan vs northwestern i saw someone type earlier
Feb 21
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anyone know how many Umich interviews?
last year 64 but i think we will see on Thalamus on Wednesday
Feb 21
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Sorry homie whoever you are. This process is really difficult, I'd talk to your mentors and see if they'll give you honest feedback and make a plan of where to go from here.
Feb 21
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For the people who received Michigan, was it via thalamus or ERAS?
ERAS
Feb 21
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Just got Michigan 12:17PM CST
me too! 1:16 PM EST i was the one complaining about doing an away and giving gold below
Feb 21
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also just got it 1:16 EST
Feb 21
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literally same
Feb 21
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Did anyone else only apply for gen derm Michigan but got an IV for research day? Looks like the IV is on Jan 24?
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Michigan is actually out now via ERAS 11:52 CT
still crazy, did an away and still no II < nevermind got one!
Feb 21
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why did someone delete the whole convo about michigan??
probably (hopefully) bc someone was trolling and said they were released
Feb 21
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michigan convo tl;dr: UM appeared in running release box, no one responded if thalamus release, no one filled out interview offer deets, multiple people said gold+away but no II so it seemed sus
Feb 21
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I thought I saw "thalamus " added to the umich convo
Feb 21
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IIRC it was people asking "thalamus? " rather than stating it
Feb 21
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I thought I saw "thalamus " added to the umich convo
Mar 7
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IIRC it was people asking "thalamus? " rather than stating it
Mar 7
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can ppl comment if you got UCI, BU, or Michigan
I got BU on thalamus
Feb 21
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same
Feb 21
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same
Mar 7
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Do programs have a separate interview day (not available on thalamus) for their internals?
my home institution has a separate day and i think UMich does too (their website)
Feb 21
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UMiami has a separate internals day
Feb 21
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For the ppl who got Wayne II, were you internals or rotators? Can you give more details
Internal
Feb 21
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Rotator (got II)
Feb 21
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neither and got II
Feb 21
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not internal
Feb 21
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were you also from michigan?
Feb 21
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Have most of the Michigan TY programs really still not released any interviews? Does anyone have any?
no
Feb 21
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Looking for a room to rent in Ann Arbor in September. I've tried all the FB pages, rotating room, no dice. Anyone have any advice?
Furnished finder? that was where I found places at a really decent price
Feb 21
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would you rather have all honors and 0 research, or 1-2 honors with 20+ pubs/research items??
Feel like it depends on all of the other factors of your application (Step score, mentors/letters, med school prestige, etc.) ofc having all honors and lots of research would be better than either so it's hard to compare those scenarios without looking at everything else
Feb 21
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does med school prestige really matter if youre not planning on going to a t10 derm program? (in terms of MD applicants)
Feb 21
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i'd rather have a well balanced app w some honors and some pubs, than all honors 0 pubs but thats me
Feb 21
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med school prestige is factored more for certain programs (defintely lower on the list in terms of factors assessed), agree about having a more well-rounded app
Feb 21
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>the neurotic 270+ step 2, all honors, 20+ research derm applicant is few and far between. Believe in yourself - not all applicants are perfect. theyre average :). Aim for as many honors as you feasibly can, handful of pubs, show people you're likeable. that'll take you farther than grades and research at the end of the day
Feb 21
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personality and fit is huge
Feb 21
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is a 270+ strong research applicant really few and far between lol it seems like this is not uncommon?
Feb 21
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I've heard of quite a few people with these stats, I think it's also important to consider mentors and who you know since that can influence one's chances of matching
Feb 21
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agreed, and connections from away rotations make a huge difference in terms of "networking" as well. the loudest ones are the ones that have the best stats, but dont get into your head about it! > more good thoughts like this please, maybe we're all just delusional
Feb 21
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also want to say, I feel on reddit and these spreadsheets, we tend to see people on the extremes in terms of stats and research while the "average" students who match tend to not put a bunch of stuff here making it seem like applicants are extraordinary
Feb 21
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connections
Feb 21
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scores in 95% of cases, excluding the "top" programs which virtue signal about evaluating applicants holistically (looking at u UCSF). It's hilarious how they say they don't have cutoffs for board scores, but they magically end up matching residents with only the most insane stats >how do you know this info? They don't release stats publically, and UCSF seems to match many students who dont come from T5 programs.
Feb 21
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Current R3/R4s come from: UCSD, UC Davis, UMich, UCSF, Hopkins, Emory, UCSF, Vandy, Northwestern, UCSF, Hopkins, UCSF, Penn. Idk seems pretty high ranking for programs (excluding the California bias)
Feb 21
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You can also see what they tell their own students about required stats for matching (https://meded.ucsf.edu/student-services/specialty-information-and-advising#Dermatology), for example in their table "How important is each the following for admission to a competitive program?", where honors, AOA, and research are highly recommended
Feb 21
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does med school prestige really matter if youre not planning on going to a t10 derm program? (in terms of MD applicants)
Mar 7
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i'd rather have a well balanced app w some honors and some pubs, than all honors 0 pubs but thats me
Mar 7
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med school prestige is factored more for certain programs (defintely lower on the list in terms of factors assessed), agree about having a more well-rounded app
Mar 7
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personality and fit is huge
Mar 7
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is a 270+ strong research applicant really few and far between lol it seems like this is not uncommon?
Mar 7
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I've heard of quite a few people with these stats, I think it's also important to consider mentors and who you know since that can influence one's chances of matching
Mar 7
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agreed, and connections from away rotations make a huge difference in terms of "networking" as well. the loudest ones are the ones that have the best stats, but dont get into your head about it! > more good thoughts like this please, maybe we're all just delusional
Mar 7
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also want to say, I feel on reddit and these spreadsheets, we tend to see people on the extremes in terms of stats and research while the "average" students who match tend to not put a bunch of stuff here making it seem like applicants are extraordinary
Mar 7
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scores in 95% of cases, excluding the "top" programs which virtue signal about evaluating applicants holistically (looking at u UCSF). It's hilarious how they say they don't have cutoffs for board scores, but they magically end up matching residents with only the most insane stats >how do you know this info? They don't release stats publically, and UCSF seems to match many students who dont come from T5 programs.
Mar 7
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Current R3/R4s come from: UCSD, UC Davis, UMich, UCSF, Hopkins, Emory, UCSF, Vandy, Northwestern, UCSF, Hopkins, UCSF, Penn. Idk seems pretty high ranking for programs (excluding the California bias)
Mar 7
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You can also see what they tell their own students about required stats for matching (https://meded.ucsf.edu/student-services/specialty-information-and-advising#Dermatology), for example in their table "How important is each the following for admission to a competitive program?", where honors, AOA, and research are highly recommended
Mar 7
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