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Harvard Dermatology Residency Selection Process-Interview Invites

Applications sorted by school/degree, demographics and signals

Selection committee members complete unconscious bias training

Each application is sent for review by two committee members*

Every committee member uses the same rubric to score application

Selection committee meets to discuss all applicants and select interview candidates

Selection committee co-chairs review applications of all potential interview candidates and obtain further information

Committee co-chairs determine final list of interview invites

*Some applications may not go to review at committee co-chairs’ discretion

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Harvard Dermatology Residency Selection-Rank List Process

Applications of those invited to interview are reviewed by every interviewer

Every interviewer completes extended unconscious bias training

Interviewers are assigned in groups of 3-4 to interview every applicant using structured behavioral style questions

Interview committee meets to create rank list using application and interview scores, and holistic discussion.

Selection committee co-chairs obtain further information if needed

Selection committee co-chairs determine final rank list