Applying to dermatology residency without a home program: Advice to medical students in the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

Rehman, Rafey; Shareef, Sarah J; Mohammad, Tasneem F.; Potts, Geoffrey F.; Fahs, Fatima

doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2022.01.003

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“…This is particularly relevant given that mentorship accessibility can be challenging due to limited exposure to the field during preclinical training. 8 Moreover, early access to mentorship has been cited as one of the most important factors among dermatologists who specialized in pediatric dermatology. 9 Improved mentorship of URiM students is imperative to address the lack of diversity within dermatology.…”

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“…Thus, we envision a process wherein URiM students with pediatric dermatology interest could use this map to target potential mentors and build a longitudinal relationship. This is particularly relevant given that mentorship accessibility can be challenging due to limited exposure to the field during preclinical training 8 . Moreover, early access to mentorship has been cited as one of the most important factors among dermatologists who specialized in pediatric dermatology 9 …”

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Geomapping of pediatric dermatologists: A tool to promote diversity and equity in dermatology

Beiter,

Garza‐Mayers

2023

Pediatric Dermatology

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There is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity across the field of dermatology, including the subspecialty of pediatric dermatology. Residency programs are improving recruitment and mentorship of medical students who identify with racial or ethnic minority communities (underrepresented in medicine [URiM]) to dermatology overall, a goal similarly held by our subspecialty. The objectives of this study were to create an online mapping tool to visually centralize the list of 142 dermatology residency programs, 105 with practicing pediatric dermatologists on faculty and 51 that offer financial scholarships for URiM visiting medical students completing away rotations. With this tool, we hope that prospective students may not only identify potential pediatric dermatology mentors for virtual and in‐person activities, but that they may also build connections with and increase their chance of matching at prospective residency programs with demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Geomapping of pediatric dermatologists: A tool to promote diversity and equity in dermatology

Beiter,

Garza‐Mayers

2023

Pediatric Dermatology

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Competitive Residency Match Rate: Does Having a Home Program Make a Difference? (Preprint)

Niu,

Manhas,

Pathak

et al. 2024

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BACKGROUND On average, competitive specialties have significantly lower match rates, and the competitiveness continues to rise each year. Besides test scores, applicants need to demonstrate interest in research, leadership, and clinical experience—opportunities often more accessible at schools with a home residency program. OBJECTIVE This study assesses how home programs impact residency match rate for competitive specialties, aiming to enhance program directors’ assessment of applicants, guide medical school advisors, and aid students in strengthening their residency candidacy. METHODS 12,489 US MD medical school graduates from 2019 to 2023 were assessed retrospectively. Match lists published on each institution’s official website and the Office of Student Affairs provided data for 152 US MD programs. Characteristics examined included Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Society chapter status, home residency program, and number of specialty faculty. An odds ratio (OR) analysis was conducted to determine the likelihood medical students with a home program matched into a competitive specialty compared to those without. RESULTS 984 competitive residency programs had school affiliations and 660 lacked affiliations. Of the matched applicants in a competitive specialty, 10,541 attended an institution affiliated with a residency program resulting in a statistically significant 2.0% match rate for students with a home program versus 1.1% match rate for students without a home program (OR: 1.73) (p<0.01). Applicants with and without a home program matched 58.3% and 52.7% into academic (OR: 1.25), emphasizing the advantageous impact of a home program. CONCLUSIONS US MD graduates with a home program were nearly twice as likely to match into their competitive specialty of choice, possibly attributed to more clinical exposure, strong faculty relationships, and application support. This study demonstrates lack of a home program disadvantages applicants and may contribute to disparities in acceptances in competitive specialties.

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Advantages of a Virtual Collaborative Research Dermatology Laboratory (Preprint)

Barton,

Ta,

Loczi-Storm

et al. 2024

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UNSTRUCTURED Dermatology is a highly competitive and less diverse medical field, making it one of the hardest specialties to match into for residency. Residency program directors have recently increased their focus on medical students’ research experience, recommendation letters, and interviews due to changes in USMLE Step I grading. In response to this shift, the Dunnick Dellavalle Dermato-Epidemiology Lab has emerged as a dual-campus collaboration between the University of Colorado and the University of Minnesota. This innovative lab offers medical students unique opportunities to engage in dermatological research and develop professional networks across two leading institutions. The lab's model promotes equity and inclusivity, ensuring valuable research experiences regardless of institutional changes or exam formats. By embracing a virtual collaborative approach, the lab enhances the training of future dermatologists and contributes to significant advancements in dermatological science. Through its commitment to diverse student perspectives and interdisciplinary cooperation, the Dunnick Dellavalle Lab sets a new standard for research and mentorship in dermatology, supporting students as they navigate the competitive residency matching process.

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Applying to dermatology residency without a home program: Advice to medical students in the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

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Geomapping of pediatric dermatologists: A tool to promote diversity and equity in dermatology

Geomapping of pediatric dermatologists: A tool to promote diversity and equity in dermatology

Competitive Residency Match Rate: Does Having a Home Program Make a Difference? (Preprint)

Advantages of a Virtual Collaborative Research Dermatology Laboratory (Preprint)

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