Appearance-Related Medical Fields Most Competitive

Residency programs in appearance-related medical fields, such as dermatology and plastic surgery, are among the most competitive. Sixty-one percent of seniors at U.S. medical schools whose first choice was dermatology received a residency in that area last year, compared with 98% whose first choice was internal medicine and 99% whose first choice was family medicine, according to a report.

• "For Top Medical Students, an Attractive Field" (Singer, New York Times, 3/19).