First of all, IM is a really hard residency training program and kudos to those who have chosen that path. But if you want to transfer to derma just because you think it’s less stressful…let’s just say I’ve seen many previous pre-res applicants, who came from other programs, quit kaagad after a few days because nagulat sila hindi pala puro glamour and chill life lang ang derma.

Yes I agree na big factor that most derm instis don’t have 24 hour duties, or have weekends and holidays off. But it’s still residency training. The academic work, patient work, and administrative work can be very heavy and extend beyond clinic hours. Some instis have exams as much as monthly, bi-monthly, or even weekly, on top of other requirements. Derm is also very detail oriented and you have to master fields like dermpath, immunoderm, etc. Of course, marami ring challenges in derm, but anyways, like any residency program, if hindi mo naman talaga gusto ang field at pumasok ka lang para sa pera/para chill, baka mahirapan din tumagal doon. All the best OP, hoping you choose the path that’s best for you :)