I recently shadowed an academic pediatric dermatologist and surprisingly loved the experience. It felt like everything really clicked. However, I do have one big concern about applying to derm (beyond needing to kill Step1, publish a lot, etc.).
I've heard repeatedly that residencies care a lot about "fit". The issue is that among all the residents and med students interested in derm that I've met at my school, they predominantly seem to fall into one type: usually female, white or Asian...
Not having the "personality" for derm?
I've heard repeatedly that residencies care a lot about "fit". The issue is that among all the residents and med students interested in derm that I've met at my school, they predominantly seem to fall into one type: usually female, white or Asian...
Not having the "personality" for derm?
