Dermatology

University of California (San Francisco) Program

San Francisco, CA · Pacific

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Contact

EM
Program Director
Erin Ford Dirks Mathes, MD
Email director
CW
Program Coordinator
Christina Walker, JD
Email coordinator

Training Sites

4 hospitals in San Francisco

  • 1
    University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine
    San Francisco, CA
    Primary
  • 2
    Veterans Affairs Medical Center (San Francisco)
    San Francisco, CA
    Participant
  • 3
    Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
    San Francisco, CA
    Participant
  • 4
    UCSF and Mount Zion Medical Centers
    San Francisco, CA
    Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK238 – 268
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD
15%
US DO
0%
US IMG
0%
Non-US IMG
4%

Signal Rates

Gold Signal
39%
Silver Signal
16%
No Signal
0%

Applicant Origin

In-State
26%
Out-of-State
11%

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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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