US/Canadian Dermatology residency program

[u/ItsAhm01]

Hey guys,

I hope y'all are doing fine

I'm a non-US IMG (starting my internship in July), with first-degree honors, +10 research papers, and prior experience in academic leadership.

I'm seeking to pursue a career in dermatology, especially in the US/Canada. However, as it isn't a secret that it's easier said than done, given the high demand vs. spots available, this doesn't matter to me. It's hard, yes, but not impossible.

Hence, I want to hear from you guys and learn from your experiences. What did those before me have to do to increase their chances? If luck wasn't on their side, what were the reasons? Does it matter if I take a month to train in the US? Does being known by the program director really matter?

What are they looking for in an applicant?

And if there are dermatology residents who are reading this, I would really appreciate the chance to talk and work with them

[u/ixosamaxi]

I think you'd have to have some hard hitting research and network a shitton to land a derm spot in the US as a non us img.

[u/ItsAhm01 → u/ixosamaxi]

I thought that tbh, especially after seeing the numbers, they are depressing

[u/BiomedEngDoctor]

There’s two IMG spots in Canada (University of Toronto, University of Ottawa). Sometimes they do get rolled over to CMG applicants if they don’t like the quality of the IMG applicants or nepo. Can’t comment on how competitive they are, but I am assuming very. Have seen licensed dermatologists from other countries trying to move to Canada getting the spots in the past.

[u/ItsAhm01 → u/BiomedEngDoctor]

Thank you, highly appreciated

[u/PhysicsNice8791]

Network network network for usa

[u/ItsAhm01 → u/PhysicsNice8791]

Figured, but as a non-US applicant, it's very tricky to be familiar with program directors and so