Navigating Dermatology Residency Applications

Roksana Hesari, DO MMS

drroksanahesari@gmail.com

General Tips

• Get Started Early
• Find a Mentor!!
• Learn the Basics
• Complete AAD Modules
• Take Both Boards Exams
• Listen to Dermatology Interest Group Association (DIGA) Podcast
• Listen to Grenz Zone Podcast
• & download/study from Study Guide
• Get Involved with Research
• With a program if possible!
• Networking is EVERYTHING!!

Know the Statistics

2023 DO Seniors

• PGY1 Positions (Categorical)
• 13 Programs with 29 Positions
• 45 Applicants → 5 Matched = 11% Match Rate
• 17% of Total Positions
• PGY2 Positions (Advanced)
• 141 Programs with 499 Positions
• 79 Applicants → 34 Matched = 43% Match Rate
• 7% of Total Positions
• 26% Only Applied Dermatology, 73% Applied Dermatology as First Choice

DO Friendly Dermatology Programs

Broward Health

Campbell

University Hospital

Cooper/Rowan

Beaumont Farmington Hills

Beaumont Trenton

HCA Largo

HCA Orange Park

HCA LewisGale

HCA Medical City Fort Worth

Hackensack University

Health Education Services

HonorHealth

KCU-GME Phoenix

KCU-GME ADCS Orlando

Larkin Palm Springs

Larkin South Miami

Lehigh Valley

Medical College Wisconsin

MetroHealth

OhioHealth Riverside

Penn State

PCOM Georgia

Samaritan Health Services

St Barnabas

St John’s Episocpal

St Luke’s Hospital

Still OPTI

Trinity Health Livingston

UCF/HCA Tallahassee

University of Cincinnati

University of Florida

University of Minnesota

University of Missouri

University of Oklahoma

University of Vermont

Application Considerations

• Know Your “Why”
• Experiences - 10
• Letters of Recommendation
• 3 : Dermatologists
• 1 : Primary Care
• Research
• Publications
• Poster Presentations
• Oral Presentations
• Professional Organizations
• Sigma Sigma Phi
• Gold Humanism Society - Good Idea to Start!
• Awards
• Boards Scores

Know the Statistics

Scheduling Audition Rotations

• December - January = Prime Time
• Email
• Clinician Nexus
• VSLO
• Have Ready:
• CV with Photo
• Headshot
• Boards Scores (Pass)
• AAMC Immunization Form
• Email Signature with Photo
• Create Excel Sheet to keep you organized
• Use ChatGPT to your benefit ;)

How Do I Know Who To Contact?

• Freida
• https://freida.ama-assn.org/
• Program Websites
• VSLO Website
• Cold Emailing

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Conferences Worth Your While

• American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD)
• Women’s Dermatology Society (WDS)
• Florida Academy of Dermatology (FAD)

Words of Wisdom

• Stay Motivated
• Be Kind to EVERYONE!
• Make Friends in the Community
• Follow dermatology residency pages on social media
• Have Fun :)

Any Questions?