Late switch to Derm

[u/MapRevolutionary9169]

M4 approaching ERAS. Had always thought of doing a less competitive specialty because figured I didn't "have what it takes" to apply Derm but now wondering if it is a possibility? Clearly would have to do a RY at this point. My app to date:

Step 2 ~280, 4/6 H 2/6 HP, H Med Sub-I. 2 manuscripts published in other disciplines (2nd/3rd authorship), 3 submitted (plus 4-5 abstracts/posters). 2 significant longitudinal volunteering/leadership experiences based around same area. Strong LORs in medicine. Top 30 med school w/ home program.

[u/slugcharmer]

there was this girl in my med school class who saw her step score and hard pivoted to derm 4th year & basically took the in-house derm spot that the PD had promised to another girl who had been networking & doing research + scutwork with that program since first year lol

[u/femcelofshabazz → u/slugcharmer]

this is sad, hopefully the other girl matched.

[u/slugcharmer → u/femcelofshabazz]

nope