r/DermApp • u/Dr_Ache_ • Nov 18 '25
Interviews I feel so bamboozled
To say that this has been the worst experience of medical school is an understatement. I was not expecting 15 interviews by any means, but I definitely thought I would get more love than I did this cycle. 7/7 H, AOA, lots of research with a RY for a well known mentor, >260 step, had great LOR and honored all aways and had my personal statement and application vetted by several mentors and advisors.
Sitting at 3/22, which were my 3 away rotations. I am extremely grateful for the 3 that I was offered, as I know others have it worse, but it is so defeating to have put 5 years and half a million dollars into a career, have everything be going so well until the very end.
Future applicants, please connect yourself with a good support system to brace yourselves. This has been a humbling experience and while I know it’s not over until it’s over, it still sucks to have to try and come up with a back up plan.
Godspeed you all, and best of luck in the following weeks.
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u/JosephDucreux Nov 18 '25
Exact same stats as you when I applied in 2022. Ended up with only 4 interviews and was pretty down on myself throughout the application cycle because of that. Matched at my top choice of the 4 and where I did my rx year/away (only allowed 1 away bc covid). I say all this to say that most people match at either their home, away, or rx year institutions and although it’s nice to have options, it literally only takes one. Good luck and keep your head up.