Dermatology

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

Birmingham, AL · East South Central

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Contact

LK
Program Director
Lauren Claire Kole, MD, MS
Email director
JS
Program Coordinator
Joseph Matthew Smith, MD
Email coordinator

Training Sites

5 hospitals in Birmingham

  • 1
    University of Alabama Hospital
    Birmingham, AL
    Primary
  • 2
    Children's Hospital of Alabama
    Birmingham, AL
    Participant
  • 3
    Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Birmingham)
    Birmingham, AL
    Participant
  • 4
    Cooper Green Mercy Health Services
    Birmingham, AL
    Participant
  • 5
    Dermatology and Laser of Alabama
    Birmingham, AL
    Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK246 – 275
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD
14%
US DO
0%
US IMG
0%
Non-US IMG
0%

Signal Rates

Gold Signal
26%
Silver Signal
16%
No Signal
0%

Applicant Origin

In-State
58%
Out-of-State
10%

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Dermatology interviews

specialtyWhy dermatology over other specialties?★ common
clinicalDescribe an interesting dermatology case you've seen.★ common
specialtyHow do you stay updated with dermatology literature?
specialtyWhat area of dermatology interests you most? (Medical, surgical, cosmetic, dermatopathology)★ common
clinicalHow would you counsel a patient about skin cancer prevention?
specialtyWhat's your understanding of the dermatology workforce shortage?
personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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