PAmommy Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Hi Everyone, I have been reading the forum for a while and haven't found a clear cut answer regarding the best way to get into derm. I have just started as a 1st year PA student. I plan to do my elective rotations in Derm if I can find the sites. I have looked into doing a fellowships/residencies after I graduate. I am wondering what is the best thing I can do to help enter this field upon graduating. Is the fellowship worth it? If so are PA's chosen for the fellowships based on their PA school transcripts. What is the likely hood of getting a job in derm without doing a fellowship? I live in AZ. I don't mind doing a fellowship, however I just want to know the best way to get into the dermatology field. Thank you :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeazy Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I would like to know too :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantheman Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I am very interested as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted October 25, 2012 Moderator Share Posted October 25, 2012 do a derm postgrad program: www.appap.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treejay Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 The program matrix on the PA residency website is way out of date (2010). With regards to derm, I can tell you UT Southwestern no longer offers the Derm residency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caide Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Do elective rotations at derm offices that may have potential openings. Talk to pharmacy reps and network with derm PAs to get inside info. That's how I landed mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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