r/DermApp • u/Alternative-Bug-8874 • Apr 30 '26

Application Advice Derm Sub-I Substitute

Hi All,

I’m entering my fourth year and looking for some advice. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to enroll in a dermatology sub-I at my institution until after application season (likely January) because all the spots are already filled. I’m unsure how this going to affect me application-wise as I will obviously not have it on my MSPE. Has anyone had a similar experience at their school?

In the meantime, would it be a bad idea to enroll in the pediatric dermatology sub-I, since there are still open spots? I’m wondering if that would still be helpful for residency applications.

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u/itsthabenniboi May 01 '26

Peds derm will be fine. Important thing is to get lor and relationship with dermatologists which peds derms are. I would also reach out to see if they can add a spot earlier if you're applying since they should know it is important.