Who is the "most qualified" applicant for a competitive dermatology residency position? That depends on a variety of factors. Certainly getting an interview through the usual screening process means that based on the paper credentials presented, the applicant meets the academic requirements for the program. Does this mean that the applicant with the best Step 1 score from the highest ranked medical school is an automatic match? Not necessarily. According to Bob Weinstein ("First impressions, body language just a few key interview lessons," Houston Chronicle, September 30, 2012, EE1), "Candidates who sell themselves the best in the interview process get the job." All dermatology residency programs are not the same, and candidates should expect programs to be evaluating applicants for their best fit with regard to candidate career aspirations and available program resources.
The University of Texas Medical Branch Dermatology Interest Group (UTMB DIG) is a resource for medical students interested in Dermatology as well as for dermatologists and residents.
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