Dermatology Residency Self-Paced Mentorship Resources

The resources here will provide guidance on the dermatology residency application process. It is designed to give participants a strong foundation as they begin their journey toward a career in dermatology.

We recommend starting by watching the video recording of the Medical Student Breakfast (March 6, 2025)—a valuable session filled with insights from leading dermatologists and past mentees on how to navigate your path forward into dermatology.

After watching the video, please review the following essential documents:

Timeline for Application to Dermatology (.pdf)
A month-by-month roadmap to help you stay on track with your residency application milestones.
How to Obtain a Position in Dermatology (.pdf)
A detailed guide outlining proven strategies, tips, and resources to strengthen your candidacy in this competitive field.
Dermatologist of Tomorrow Scholarship: Application Toolkit (.pdf)
Key takeaways from Dr. Victoria Barbosa and SOCS leadership offering expert advice on LORs, personal statements, away rotations, and application strategy for M4s pursuing dermatology residency.

Please access this brief survey to rate the value of each resource and share your key takeaways.

Your responses will serve as confirmation of completion for this portion of the program.