Dermatology·Chicago, IL

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Signal lift16%48%+32 pp with a signal here
Allocate signal →Track an away here22-26 pooled · applicant-level
Step 2 invited
—
p10 – p90
Sample N
222
applicant rows
This cycle
—
no tracked aways yet
Match rate
3.2%
7 of 222 matched
01Cohort funnel2022-26 pooled · applicant-level
N = 222
Applied
222
100.0%
Invited
49
22.1%
Matched
7
3.2%

Steepest cliff: invite → match (86% of invitees did not match here). Interview prep and ranking strategy carry the weight.

02Away rotation impact
+42pp lift
Non-rotators
8%
specialty avg.
Rotators
50%
3 of 6
Interview lift
+42pp
vs not rotating

Of 6 prior-cycle rotators, 50% got an interview vs 8% for the average non-rotator across this specialty. Rotating here outpaces the typical specialty-wide pattern.

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Program Director
Maria Louise Colavincenzo, MD
Email director
LG
Program Coordinator
Lisa Glatz
Email coordinator
Training sites4 hospitals · Chicago
  • 1
    Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Chicago, IL
    Primary
  • 2
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    Chicago, IL
    Sponsor
  • 3
    Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    Chicago, IL
    Participant
  • 4
    Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
    Chicago, IL
    Participant
Interview invites
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Rotator reports2 reports · paraphrased
mixed hands-onIV not guaranteed
  • 26-27Interviews not guaranteed.
  • 25-26Rotators reported a well-balanced mixed rotation with strong resident coordination and a mentor attending structure providing extensive continuity. Grand rounds feature national leaders. Morning didactics. Rotators noted that competition for interview spots is high given the volume of research fellows and strong applicants. Interviews not guaranteed.

Paraphrased from rotator survey responses. Names and identifying details removed.

Score rangesinvited cohort

Step 2 CK data not available

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview rates
US MD
0%
US DO
0%
US IMG
0%
Non-US IMG
0%
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Interview prepDermatology
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
Community resourcesDermatology · 25-26
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