An underrecognized barrier to the dermatology residency match: Lack of a home program

Villa, Natalie M.; Shi, Vivian Y.; Hsiao, Jennifer L.

doi:10.1016/j.ijwd.2021.02.011

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“…This research reiterates the importance a holistic approach in evaluating applicants in dermatology [4]. It is critical to assess as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve whether the trend in productivity continues to increase and the bene t-if any-that this holds for students and residents selected during the pandemic.…”

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Pre and Post COVID-19: Qualifications of Medical Students who Matched into Dermatology

Jacobs

Diamond

Rundle

et al. 2023

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With a growing number of applicants for dermatologic residencies, M.D. students interested in the specialty are expanding their curriculum vitae, specifically through their research involvement, to be considered competitive for the limited number of spots. However, very little is known about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student participation in research and publication production. In this study, we analyzed data on M.D. students applying into dermatology using the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) published data for the years of 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022. We analyzed differences between applicants before and during the COVID-19 pandemic of those who matched and those who did not, in terms of number of research experiences and publications completed. Despite the pandemic, all applicants—regardless of their success in matching—increased the amount of research experiences they completed and the number of publications they obtained prior to their application. Higher research competitiveness, as identified through this study, increases the already present disparities that exist within matching into dermatology and suggests that students will have to forego career exploration and creating a solid foundation of pre-clinical knowledge in the name of increased research. As such, the application process for dermatologic residencies will become less holistic and more biased.

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Pre and Post COVID-19: Qualifications of Medical Students who Matched into Dermatology

Jacobs

Diamond

Rundle

et al. 2023

Preprint

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“…Bridging the gap between medical student misconceptions and the reality of dermatology is especially important when some students may already be dissuaded from pursuing the field due to lack of a home programme. While one third of dermatologists match at their home institution, 21 25% of medical students lack a home dermatology programme 22,23 . This disadvantage also manifests before match day as increased difficulty of developing dermatologic clinical skills before audition rotations, obtaining academic letters of recommendation, and securing research experiences.…”

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“…While one third of dermatologists match at their home institution, 21 25% of medical students lack a home dermatology programme. 22 , 23 This disadvantage also manifests before match day as increased difficulty of developing dermatologic clinical skills before audition rotations, obtaining academic letters of recommendation, and securing research experiences.…”

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Scoping review of medical students' perceptions of the field of dermatology

Abdelwahab

Shahin

Kim

et al. 2022

Skin Health and Disease

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Background Although perceived barriers to applying to dermatology have been researched among medical students, there remains a dearth of literature dedicated to understanding perceptions that medical students have of the field of dermatology and dermatologists. Methods A review of the literature in Embase, Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect were carried out to identify articles and abstracts between 2016 and 2021 relating to medical student perceptions of the field of dermatology. Peer‐reviewed English studies measuring attitudes/level of interest in dermatology or other specialities, understanding of dermatologic topics, procedures, and/or scope of practice were included. Duplicate studies and conference abstracts were excluded. All publications were screened using the PRISMA‐Sc guidelines. Findings were summarised and tabulated accordingly. Results A total of nine articles met inclusion criteria and eight are included in this review since one was not accessible online. Notable findings include non‐US medical students perceiving dermatology as monotonous, stigmatized, unfamiliar, and difficult to access with a misunderstanding of the diversity and severity of the conditions dermatologists treat. No data on US medical student perceptions was found. Perceptions were found to be influential in career planning: medical students may reject specialities after exposure to negative comments on the field. Factors attracting students to dermatology include the appeal of being a dermatologist, media portrayal, and dermatologists' influence on patients' lives. Completion of dermatology‐related activities improved medical student interest, comfort, and understanding of the field. Early dermatology exposure in US undergraduate premedical students led to heightened interest in the field, more confidence in ability to find dermatology mentors, and increased perception that dermatology serves the needs of underserved communities. Conclusions This review demonstrates the need to further investigate medical student perceptions of dermatology, particularly in the United States. Perceptions of medical specialities can impact medical student career choices. Understanding which misconceptions may be preventing students from exploring dermatology can inform efforts towards improving diversity, equity, and inclusion: translating to an equitable match and improving patient outcomes. Limitations include exclusion of articles published before 2016, geographic variability in studies, and limited data on evolving student perceptions over time.

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“…We would add that research by medical students relies on access to well-funded research institutions and adequate mentorship. This impacts IMGs as well as students attending institutions without home residency programs [2]. To gain access to research experiences, medical students increasingly undertake research years [3].…”

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Additional Considerations for US Residency Selection After Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1. Comment on “The US Residency Selection Process After the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Pass/Fail Change: Overview for Applicants and Educators”

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Gangal²,

Yeung³

et al. 2023

JMIR Med Educ

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An underrecognized barrier to the dermatology residency match: Lack of a home program

Cited by 9 publications

References 6 publications

Pre and Post COVID-19: Qualifications of Medical Students who Matched into Dermatology

Pre and Post COVID-19: Qualifications of Medical Students who Matched into Dermatology

Scoping review of medical students' perceptions of the field of dermatology

Additional Considerations for US Residency Selection After Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1. Comment on “The US Residency Selection Process After the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Pass/Fail Change: Overview for Applicants and Educators”

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