Matching with less than stellar stats

[Notyouravgeragejoe]

Has anyone matched into derm as an “uncompetitive applicant” or with less than stellar stats? If so, how did you navigate this?


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[asmallchild]

Has anyone matched into derm as an “uncompetitive applicant” or with less than stellar stats? If so, how did you navigate this?


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It happens, you usually have to know someone

Try posting your stats here for more advice: (WAMC) What are my chances for matching into Dermatology?

 

[avidrapper]

Has anyone matched into derm as an “uncompetitive applicant” or with less than stellar stats? If so, how did you navigate this?


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Yes happens all the time. Mostly people with research years/ developing a connection with a mentor or department.

 

[9blade]

I know someone who did, but she took a research year. So it's possible