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Originally Posted by younghov85
Man I pray to make a dermatology or radiology residency
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ahha...buddy, you better do more than praying.
Derm has become very competitive these days because of applicants like you---students that really do not know anything about derm, but apply because they think it will be an easy residency. What you do not realize is that in the end, you have to practice as a Dermatologist. It is not enough to just do the residency, you have to actually be competent and enjoy doing the work. Making your residency selections on the basis on what you believe will require the least amount of work, is just plain stupid. You better hope I am not one that screens your application one day....because I am really tired of this type of mentality.
Over the last 3-5years, we have noticed that the majority of medical schools across the country are having 10-17 students applying for a derm position...when most Derm residency programs still only take 2-5 people per year. Do the math, and continue saying your prayers.