Derm Programs to pass on?

[SoonerGeek]

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I know that this is probably already posted somewhere, but I would appreciate it if anyone could direct me to a good source of information.

I am an applicant from the midwest with Derm average stats. I was wondering if there are any programs that absolutely do not send interviews for students outside of their region. I believe SUNY has this reputation, but are there any other schools that virtually always pass on out-of-region applicants.

Thanks!

 

[N-Surge]

I think SUNY may have been one of those programs that didn't even down load my materials. No hard feelings.

Applying broadly, none the less, is my advice even if this sort of thing happens. In other words, don't pass on any programs and apply everywhere if Dermatology is your chosen destination. It's well worth it. 🙂

 

[Cirrus83]

I'm not sure why SUNY has this reputation-is it a particular school? I remember seeing applicants from all over the place interviewing here. Just off the top of my head I can recall someone from California, Utah, and I think Texas and those are definitely not regional to NY. I think it might be somewhat more difficult to get an interview if you're not regional just because you're more likely to actually show up and stick around, but I wouldn't worry about nobody downloading your application.

 

[sweatybrain]

Don't pass on any programs unless you are a baller. The 20 or 30 dollars is nothing in the grand scheme. Apply everywhere.

 

[N-Surge]

$20 to $30?! 😵

The extra $500 to $1000 you mean? Well worth it as well. 🙂

 

[asmallchild]

At the very least, it's worth applying and then sorting out after the interviews roll in (you can always decline some if you're fortunate enough to have "too many")

 

[DermMatch]

SUNY has non-East Coast residents in the program. I'm not sure whether they rotated there, but they're certainly out-of-area.

 

[vicinihil]

If I am going to school in Virginia, does this mean the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic will offer me the best shot? I really want to go back to New England where I am from but given the competitive nature of Derm and the difficulties of breaking into a region flush with excellent medical schools may prove to be too difficult.

 

[Dral]

If I am going to school in Virginia, does this mean the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic will offer me the best shot? I really want to go back to New England where I am from but given the competitive nature of Derm and the difficulties of breaking into a region flush with excellent medical schools may prove to be too difficult.

You can do away rotations to 'break in' to other regions.