In this new mini series, we interview resident physicians to gain a deeper understanding into the responsibilities and challenges of their chosen specialty, and if their expectations as a medical student matched up with the realities of the field. Our guest, Dr. Farinoosh Dadrass, shares what life is like as a dermatology resident and surprises she has encountered in her training.

Farinoosh Dadrass, MD is a PGY-3 dermatology resident at Loyola University Medical Center. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, and completed a preliminary internal medicine year at the University of Illinois Chicago. 

To learn more about the field of dermatology and how to set yourself up for success to match into this specialty, please visit:

https://www.aad.org/member/education/residents/medical-students 

https://www.aad.org/member/career/diversity/pathways/medical-students 

https://skinofcolorsociety.org/resources/student-resources/how-to-get-a-dermatology-residency 

Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga

Episode recording date: 11/25/25

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