For Medical Students
Heidi Jacobe, M.D., Associate Professor of Dermatology, answers questions frequently posed by medical students considering a career in dermatology.
Video Playlist
Please scroll through the video to the time listed below to view specific answers.
- How important are my USMLE scores and AOA status? (:37–2:53)
- What about away rotations? (2:54–5:32)
- 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? (9:59–11:30)
- This is a lot of information. What do I do now? (11:31 13:31)
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).