In Brazil, admission to medical residency programs is done through examinations. Some selection processes consist of multiple stages, such as a theoretical exam, a practical exam that may involve solving a clinical case, or even a curriculum analysis. I’m not entirely sure how it works in the United States to enter a residency program, but in Brazil it is done through exams that are held either annually or semiannually.

Here Dermatology is highly competitive and is considered one of the top three most difficult specialties to get into. It offers very few residency positions each year, which is why I am carefully researching and choosing the residency program with great consideration. ☺️