I shared a link last year from one of our dermatology residents (Dr. Jennifer Fernandez) with a comprehensive guide of advice for derm applicants (compiled with input from applicants and PDs/APDs across the country). She has updated the guide along with needing an updated link due to email permissions. With all the changes in the application process this year there will surely be other updates coming to the guide in the next year or so.
She noted it's best to view on a desktop to utilize the table of contents on the left-hand side to navigateAn updated QR code is attached, and the table of contents is listed below for reference. Feel free to share this with any applicants you think would find it helpful!Table of contents:
Intro
Important reference documents
My top advice
What to do during 1st year
What to do during 2nd year
What to do during 3rd year
What to do during 4th year
Textbooks
Finding mentors in dermatology
Reaching out to mentors
Professional societies
Getting involved in research (and funding)
Research years
Matching without a research year
No home program
Statistics about matching
Webinars about dermatology applications (with video links)
How the application process works
What dermatology residency programs are looking for
What to look for in a residency program
CVs
Personal statements
Letters of recommendation
Interviews
Prelim (intern) years
Match week emails
Closing
