Congratulations, you have received some dermatology interviews! That means that on paper you could be a good potential fit for the requesting program. While most undergraduate programs and some graduate schools, such as law schools, do not usually interview applicants but instead go with test scores and the GPA, as a rule medical schools and their postgraduate medical education programs (residency and fellowship) want to meet you personally before placing you on their match list. How do some applicants make a great first impression at their interviews while others are not as successful?
There is no doubt that interviewing for a dermatology residency can be stressful. Try to prepare as much as you can for the interview. Robin Ryan’s updated book, 60 Seconds & You’re Hired (2008), although not completely geared to the needs of dermatology residency applicants, offers valuable advice about improving interview skills. If you have time on the “trail“ this next month, it could be a worthwhile read!
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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