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What are strengths of UCSD? What makes it a top tier program? Strengths/weaknesses? Beach > nice beach > arguably best peds derm in the country, very strong basic science research, very strong surgery and cosmetics, amazing place to live
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Several posts describe UCSD as strongly research-focused, with some commenters saying clinical training and faculty warmth take a back seat to research output. A number of posts mention a perceived preference for applicants from highly ranked or Ivy League institutions. Multiple posts highlight San Diego's location as a major draw, while some note the program is highly competitive to get an interview and question its diversity of clinical offerings.
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I assume the UCSD interview dates are full? Was really hoping for this one since my SO is a student there :/
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To the person who deleted my UCSD swap number and stole it...
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UCSD x18
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aside from UCSD, who's left to release IIs?
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UCSD droppin tomorrow?
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UCLA, UCSD, MedStar,Rush, UKansas, St. Joseph,Mt. Sinai, NYMC, KCUMB, Cincinatti, Temple----it's your turn sweetie!!x3
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Are we still waiting on UCLA and UCSD or did I miss it?
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when does ucla/ucsd typically release so I can know when to expect my rejection
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So take-home from APD: programs participating in coordinated release basically shot their shot--don't expect much more in the way of IIs, but stay positive because Northwestern, Penn, UCSD and UTSW, and maybe like 7 more programs, still haven't released their IIs and it could totally be u boo
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any word on when ucla/ucsd release typically?"
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Just got a reminder email that UCSD supplement is due tomorrow at 8 am lmao. How were we supposed to even know about these supplement due dates??
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does anyone happen to have a link to the OHSU virtual meet n greet? I can share the UCSD if you want to trade
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To anyone lurking here thinking of applying derm next year(or looking to match socal this year), my research mentor is putting on a virtual derm symposium. This can be a good opportunity to nextwork and get to knoew PDs, the person putting it on was a PD in Southern california for many years and is a great connection to have. Dermatologists who recently graduated in 2020, residents, fellows, and medical students can register for free! Please let your colleagues know! Inaugural San Diego Dermatology Symposium- a live VIRTUAL experience September 11-13, 2020 https://www.sddermsymposium.org/register.html
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Reposting (deleted on error): Can people comment on why most say UCSD > UCLA? My understanding is UCLA has more specialty clinics and arguably a more diverse patient population. UCSD is no doubt a growing and strong basic science research department, but clinically is it any better?
faculty turn over at ucla is an issue -- regardless still one of the best programs in the country. Both are powerhouse programs
Mar 23
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really? Both powerhouses?
Mar 23
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people on this sheet throw around "one of the best in the country" and "powerhouse" and the phrase "hands down" like its candy on Halloween x2; "powerhouse? powerhouse? we got UCSF and Stanford crushing it on the west coast, and about 20 stronger programs than UCSD and UCLA, and ya'll want to talk about powerhouse?"
Mar 23
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Don't think you can go wrong with either. For me it would come down to am I an LA person or San Diego person.
Mar 23
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Most rankings are based on research output is my understanding