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dermatology residency team

Learn More About Dermatology at UTSW

Please scroll through the video below to the times listed here to view specific answers:

  • How important are my USMLE scores and AOA status? (:37–2:53)
  • What about away rotations? (2:545:32)
  • When should I do a Dermatology elective at UT Southwestern? (5:33–6:08)
  • How can I participate in Dermatology projects? (6:09–6:59)
  • How important are projects anyway? (7:00–7:43)
  • How many letters of recommendation do I need? (7:44–9:58)
  • How about volunteering? (9:5911:30)
  • This is a lot of information. What do I do now? (11:31 13:31)
Heidi Jacobe, M.D., Associate Professor of Dermatology, answers questions frequently posed by medical students considering a career in dermatology.

The following document prepared by faculty, Heidi Jacobe, and dermatology resident, Andrew Park, outlines important components to reflect upon when preparing an application for dermatology residency (constructing your CV, building a brand, and interview tips). 

Building Your Brand