Medical student applicants for dermatology residency positions are often interested in the number of research projects and publications needed for a competitive application. A recent analysis on this topic was just published:
Okereke, R., Szauter, K. & Ede, N. Publication count of matched dermatology applicants reported in literature: a systematic review.Arch Dermatol Res 317, 162 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-024-03666-x