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Dec 2024
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#139: Matching without a dermatology pro...

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Today we spoke with Dr. Alyssa Becker, MD. She is a 2024 graduate from the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) who will be starting dermatology residency at the University of Connecticut in 2025 after completing her prelim year at the University of Hawaii Internal Medicine Program. She talks about creating connections while being miles away from other academic institutions while lacking a home dermatology program. She talks about her path in medical school and into dermatology. Listen to hear more!


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