Dermatology Residency Application Information

Information for students applying to dermatology residency

A statement with additional information has been released by the Association of Professors of Dermatology Residency Program Directors Section.

Preference signaling

The Division of Dermatology at SIU School of Medicine is following the current recommendations of the Association of Professors of Dermatology in regards to preference signaling. Please see their attached statement above for additional information.

Pre- and post-interview communication

Because we are participating in the new supplemental application and preference signaling, we will not consider other informal mechanisms of showing interest including emails from you or an advocate, letters of intent, or thank you notes. Please do not send this type of communication either pre- or post-interview. If you have specific questions about the program, these can be directed to either Pam Larson, our program coordinator, or Dr. Berry. We will communicate with you via email regarding interview information and status of your application. For the standard track, we will not provide additional information about your position on our rank list or likelihood of matching with us.

Interviews

All interviews will be virtual. We understand that applicants have strong and varying opinions about in-person and virtual interviews. While we want to give applicants the opportunity to get to know our program, residents, faculty, and city in person, we are cognizant of the financial costs of in-person interviews, the impact of travel on our environment, and the potential to lead to inequity and lack of sustainability in the process, and have decided to proceed with virtual interviews this year.

Reach out to Pam Larson with any questions.