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I'm from Sacramento and interested in going back. Anyone know anything about UC Davis derm? Their match list is all over the place (SF/Feinberg/Harvard + schools outside the top 50). Unsure if I would be considered competitive?
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Anonymous posters frequently discussed the interview process, describing rolling invites, trickles, waitlists, and rejections, as well as requests to swap interview or dermpathology rotation dates. Some posts described research and fellowship opportunities positively, while others expressed mixed or critical views of specific fellowship experiences.
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2025–2026 Derm
1 entry💬1. Very good culture, attendings and residents seemed very happy during interview. PD seems to advocate for residents. Not as much to do in Sac but very nice surrounding areas to visit (Napa!)
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Is UCLA or UCI or UCSD better for cosmetics?
ucsd
Jun 30
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ucla or uci for sure
Jul 1
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UCI has very strong cosmetics
Jul 1
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uci!!
Jul 6
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If you're looking at the UCs, would also mention Davis. Get significant cosmetic exposure.
Jul 30
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Have a Dermpath offer for 9/14 for 2 weeks at UCDavis; does anyone want to switch? Am in need of an earlier date or a later date. (-June 4 2026)
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you think its too late to keep applying for aways?
I think yield will probably be lower but one of my friends applied in May 2 years ago and got 2 for September/October
May 10
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just see what is still open on the spreadsheet. also would try to call them and ask or email. i think it varies too much by program to say its too late
May 10
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SIU is openning tomorrow 5/1 you can apply --> never thought i would pray to be accepted to the cornfields but here we go
May 10
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No. I applied to UC Davis dermpath yesterday and got an offer today.
May 10
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trying to find the person who was willing to switch a later UC Davis DermPath rotation for 7/27-8/7. message me at 714-392-2986 pls!
Anyone want to switch UC Davis DermPath rotation for 7/27-8/7? message me 714-392-2986
May 21
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Anyone want to switch a different UC Davis Dermpath (DER 470) period with July 27, 2026 - August 7, 2026? I have a conflicting offer. text me at 714-392-2986
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Still stuck on UC Davis vs UCLA vs USC. Any thoughts?
UC Davis!
Mar 7
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why?> More protected time/chill than others, more personalized mentorship, less commuting between sites
Mar 7
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don't listen to this wild advice 😂😂😂 southern Cali >>>>>> Sacramento
Mar 7
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lol yeah this is an odd take unless you have fam/connections out in sacramento.
Mar 7
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this is 100% someone trying to get you to rank the LA programs lower lmao. UC davis def does not have more 'protected time' and does have quite a bit commuting between sites?
Mar 7
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yea Davis and Sac sucks ass
Mar 7
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What were the vibes of UC Davis interview day? was it pretty standard?
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Anyone with UC Davis tomorrow see a link for the welcome session on thalamus yet?
nope
Feb 21
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for anyone that had/has their UC Davis interview, is there a welcome session or do we just jump straight into the first interview? my thalamus schedule just shows the first interview. also the email says there will be time with residents at the conclusion of the day but i dont see that in my schedule either
I think there's like a very brief hello at the beginning!
Feb 21
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do you have a specific link for a general welcome room in your schedule? all im seeing is the first interviewer room
Feb 21
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Were we ever sent a link for the opening session and resident room for interview day?
Feb 21
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not that i've seen in my email or on thalamus
Feb 21
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I had a "Welcome" for 15 mins on my thalamus before 1st interview
Feb 21
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okay ty, i dont see that on mine so i'll email PC
Feb 21
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not that i've seen in my email or on thalamus
Mar 7
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I had a "Welcome" for 15 mins on my thalamus before 1st interview
Mar 7
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okay ty, i dont see that on mine so i'll email PC
Mar 7
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Does anyone know if any interviews are in person this year?
there def will be some - probably similar to last year maybe a few more
Feb 21
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can we start listing them in the cell beside pls
Feb 21
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should we make an interveiw detials tab????????
Feb 21
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Anyone know when Mississippi is releasing?
Feb 21
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Confirmed virtual : UC Davis, UCLA-harbor, UCSD, Penn State
Feb 21
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Anyone hear back from UC Davis Dermpath yet, besides the pre-req email?
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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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I feel like I need a cigarette. Did someone confirm if UC Davis is full? last year they didn't send out acceptances until 5/1...
my friend got an email from them saying they're full
Feb 21
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They take a lot of away rotators and fellows so would def consider doing an away if ur interested