Is the demand for dermatologists keeping up with the insane residency growth rate?
I was looking through some match data and noticed that Dermatology is right up with EM as the most rapidly growing residency. The number of positions offered has increased from 297 to 538 in the past 12 years, an 81% percent increase. For reference, EM, which I see everyone on these forums complain about oversaturation, has increased 90%. Is there a threat of oversaturation in dermatology? Especially considering the pending bill to add 15000 more Medicare funded residency positions, some of...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 15, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Student189045 Tags: Dermatology Source Type: forums
UCSF Dermatology Clinical Research Fellowship
The UCSF Psoriasis and Skin Treatment Center currently has an opening for a full-time, clinical research fellow to begin ASAP although start date can be negotiated. The fellowship is designed for physicians who have completed at least three years of post-graduate residency training and who are thus eligible to be licensed to practice medicine in California. We unfortunately do not have the capacity to support international medical graduates who have not completed...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 15, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: teenytina2 Tags: Internship, Residency and Fellowship Positions Source Type: forums
syndrome name
Can one of you remind of syndrome name when a patient has an enlarged L5 tranverse process and they catch the L5 nerve with certain movements?
Just saw a young wrestler with a normal MRI, but on x-ray he has larger than normal L5 transverse processes and slight L5 weakness and classic L5 dermatome radicular pain. Only gets the leg pain with competitive wrestling, not normal exercise or other movements. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 20, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bedrock Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Advice would be appreciated!!! :)
Question 1: Which opportunity is better for clinical experience?
1. EKG Tech at a hospital (12 hrs per week/paid)
2. Medical Assistant at a Dermatology clinic (8 hrs per week/ unpaid for the first 180 hours)
Question 2: I also need shadowing hours, which opportunity from the two above can provide me with potential shadowing opportunity?
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 8, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mayaalk Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
Dermatology Job Market
Any input from recent residents or new hires on what the job market is currently like? Can you pretty much find a job in any state? How was COVID effected this situation? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 17, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bad_bunny Tags: Dermatology Source Type: forums
When to schedule my IM sub-i?
Hi everyone, I’m a MS3 applying derm and we are submitting preferences for my sub-I month. My home derm program has many derm rotations and even if there are no aways it’s a tight fit to get them all in before ERAS. I’m also not the strongest test taker and would like a full month off to study for CK (and to make up for my step 1 score). At this point, I think it would be better for me to schedule my sub-I for after ERAS is due. I already have a very strong IM rec letter from my core. Are...
When to schedule my IM sub-i? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 14, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: imvsderm Tags: Dermatology Source Type: forums
Full Practice Authority
Recently, Cali approved the full practice authority bill. Is this an issue in dermatology? If so, what is the AAD doing to combat this and how will this effect future derm hopefuls?
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Source: Student Doctor Network - October 13, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Sailor Senshi Dermystify Tags: Dermatology Source Type: forums
Ophthalmology Boards Fail Rate
I compiled the pass/fail rate among some specialties where the data is made publicly available. I was unable to find dermatology and ENT. Also, note that the internal medicine and neurology data is for first-time test takers only.
BoardYear# of Written Board ExamineesWritten Board Fail Rate# of Oral Board ExamineesOral Board Fail Rate (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 11, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DrQuakerJack Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Matching into Mohs fellowship with 9 months to go as PGY3
Hi all,
Thanks for the advice from everyone on this forum over the years. I'm a PGY3 resident at a mid-tier dermatology program. I recently became interested in Mohs. Unfortunately, I don't have any research and haven't done much other than study during residency. Does anyone have any recommendations on matching into a Mohs fellowship with just 9 months to go until the next cycle? I'm willing to do a lot - use vacation as aways, apply to every program, do research, etc. I'm a single guy...
Matching into Mohs fellowship with 9 months to go as PGY3 (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 16, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: FlourWaterSaltYeast Tags: Dermatology Source Type: forums
Does enjoying excisions mean I will like Mohs?
Hi all - first-year derm resident here. I've been doing excisions and I really enjoy them - although I'm still learning and becoming faster and better is an ongoing process. I wanted to hear if you think this translates to being interested in Mohs surgery. Certainly willing to do an extra year of training, and the prospect of being a Mohs surgeon excites me. Just curious because I have a lot of research but zero Mohs/derm surgery projects.
I do get a little frightened about doing...
Does enjoying excisions mean I will like Mohs? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 12, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: AllDay24 Tags: Dermatology Source Type: forums
How difficult is a dermpath match?
How hard is it to get a dermpath fellowship from a dermatology residency? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 7, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: odyssey2 Tags: Dermatology Source Type: forums
Interested in derm
Hi guys, I just started my first year at a top DO school. As a decade long acne patient, I have always wanted to be a dermatologist. I know this is really really hard as a DO, and even an MD. But is there anything you guys think I can start doing now to at least have a chance? I know connections help a lot, as well as research. Looking for any tips you guys can give, especially since step 1 will be P/F for me. Thank you! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 22, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: CaffineDoc24 Tags: Medical Students - DO Source Type: forums
Thread About Private Equity
I wanted to post a thread where we could discuss actual experiences with private equity. Currently, 11% of all dermatology practices are PE-owned. There is a general distaste among dermatologists for the spurt of PE acquisitions.
Can anyone describe personal (or someone they know) experiences with private equity hiring? What were the pay and hours like? What was the ratio of PA/NP to MD? What was the workflow like? Both positive and negative experiences are appreciated.
For those...
Thread About Private Equity (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 14, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bad_bunny Tags: Dermatology Source Type: forums
Dermatology vs Orthodontics
Dermatology is said to be one of the most competitive specialties in medicine and orthodontics is one of the most competitive specialties in dentistry. If you could start schooling all over, which one would you rather be and which would be a better career, money-wise?
My thoughts:
- I believe dermatology is a lot more competitive than orthodontics. A lot of applicants take years off in medical school JUST to do research. Having multiple publications is expected for a competitive applicant
-...
Dermatology vs Orthodontics (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 2, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mmc12 Tags: Dental Residents and Practicing Dentists Source Type: forums
Neurology vs. Rheumatology Question
I have noticed some diseases with overlap between the two specialties.
Who usually treats vascular immune disease such as primary angiitis of the CNS and giant cell arteritis?
Similarly, who treats conditions such as polymalgia rheumatica, inclusion body myositis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and other inflammatory or non inflammatory myopathies?
I imagine that the immunotherapy can become quite complicated with the various immunosuppressant/immunomodulatory drugs out there. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 30, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ok_record Tags: Neurology Source Type: forums
