Interview date trends for dermatology residency from 2012-2017

• Published in: Dermatology online journal Vol. 25; no. 5
• Main Authors: Kwon, Christina D, Liao, Ross S, Young, Patrick J, Lee, Andrew H, Zuo, Rena C, Yi, Paul H, Grossberg, Anna L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States University of California Digital Library - eScholarship 15.05.2019
• Subjects: Appointments and Schedules; Dermatology; Humans; Internship and Residency; Interviews; Interviews as Topic; Job Application; Retrospective Studies
• ISSN: 1087-2108; 1087-2108
• DOI: 10.5070/D3255044061

Data regarding dermatology residency interview patterns can better inform applicants regarding the application process as well as encourage further coordination among programs. Our objective was to describe dermatology residency interview date patterns over the past five applications cycles from 2012 to 2017. A retrospective review of dermatology online forums (the Dermatology Interest Group Association and Student Doctor Network) was performed from 2012 to 2017; these web-based public databases were reviewed for interview dates and interview offer dates. Data from 117 programs per year were obtained. The majority of interview offers arrived in early November (41.5%), followed by late November (40%). Interviews were conducted predominantly in December (25.7%) and January (66.3%). On average, programs scheduled 2.26 (range 1-13) interview dates. Most interviews were held on Thursday (23.9%) and Friday (28.7%). Our results suggest that there is an increasing trend of overlapping interview dates among programs. Being cognizant of dermatology residency interview date patterns can help prepare applicants for interview scheduling while avoiding scheduling conflicts.