Is it possible for a practicing retina specialist/surgeon to switch his own practice into comprehensive ophthalmology if he/she chose to mid-career? If not, what would be the 'restrictions?' Would it mainly be an issue of decreased referral rates from other ophthos?
Hello all, I wanted to post my current situation and get some thoughts on it... I am currently a fresh new fellow in a competitive specialty but not in a competitive program... The problem with my program is that there are no patients... Hospital is apparently having some issues and not filling...
I am applying to cardiology fellowship this year. I have done fellowships in imaging and in heart failure at Yale and UW. I have published 6 papers and 9 abstracts. I have presented in many national meetings. I have finished my residency in 2008. How can I improve my chances to match this year...
hey...i searched thru the forums and couldnt find any up-to-date info so just hoped someone would have the latest details...
i am an IMG done with my Ob&Gy residency training from a school listed in the FAIMER WHODOMS. i am interested in doing a subspeciality fellowship (REI/MFM/PAG) from the...
I am a freshly graduated doctor in Jordan and i want your point of view on my situation.
My goal is to practice ophthalmology.
I have 2 choices, one is to stay in Jordan and do a 4-year residency program that is without salary. The residency
program is at an army hospital with more than a 100...
I am interested in peds EM. I know you can either do EM residency and peds fellowship or you can do peds residency and EM fellowship. How likely is it for a DO to get these fellowships? And which route would be "easier"?
Hey guys ! Anyone have an idea about different movement disorders fellowship programs? Like which ones are the best academically/clinically/research wise etc. And is there an unofficial ranking of sorts.
Clearly, the quality of training/reputation/ranking is different for medical schools...
Do Medical Genetics fellowships admit DO's that trained in an AOA accredited residency rather than an ACGME accredited residency?
I've recently accepted a position in Family Medicine with a residency program that will soon have pre-accreditation status in ACGME but is unlikely to be fully...
Cut it very short. I am living in Japan(Japanese-Japanese), finished 2-year post graduate residence, worked less than 1 year for an ophthalmology department and quitted. All the courses I took and finished was in Japan. Can I carry on in UK to pursue my career in ophthalmology fellowship...
I know that this has been discussed before. Some say yes it does matter, others say no. And I get that for some fellowship directors the scores matters, and that others don't care. I want to hear from someone who has experience selecting fellows, or participating in fellow selection, or...
Hey guys,
I have been interested in radiology for quite some time, but I am still confused on how the training after medical school works out. I understand that the majority of diagnostic radiology residency programs require a separate pgy 1/translational year followed by the four year...
Hello everyone,
I was hoping that someone could offer insight as to the strongest medical retina fellowships in the US.
I am looking to apply to start in 2017 (applications open June 1) and wanted to visit my top 3 choices to get to know the programs.
My goal is to join a 1-year program that has...
Hello all,
Up until recently, I assumed only basic science PhD's were eligible to apply and do ABMG Clinical Molecular Genetics fellowships. However, I've recently stumbled upon a small handful of ABMG-certified individuals who did their PhD's in Genetic or Molecular Epidemiology.
I've checked...
PGY3 path resident here...
I'll be done with my AP/CP residency in about a year.
Afterwards, I'm doing a surg path fellowship.
I'd like to do another fellowship and have an interest in Women's Health.
My program director suggests I either do a fellowship in a field with a board exam (to increase...
IMMEDIATE FELLOWSHIP POSITION- AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016
Virginia iSpine Physicians, PC
Interventional Spine Physiatry Fellowship
In 2011, Virginia iSpine Physicians established an accomplished, non-ACGME accredited, Interventional Spine Care Fellowship in Richmond, VA. Our program trains...
IMMEDIATE FELLOWSHIP POSITION- AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016
Virginia iSpine Physicians, PC
Interventional Spine Physiatry Fellowship
In 2011, Virginia iSpine Physicians established an accomplished, non-ACGME accredited, Interventional Spine Care Fellowship in Richmond, VA. Our program trains...
Any surgery residents on J1 visas facing the conundrum of an August 1st start for their surgical fellowships (like MIS/Bariatrics or Surgical Oncology)? Any word from ECFMG about your status in the intervening period (meaning July1 to July 31st)? Also, does the DS2019 of J1 sponsorship start...
Hi I am currently a 3rd yr IM resident and I will hopefully complete residency coming June. I was put on probation during early second year for 4 months due to consistent poor evaluation, there was no single incident that let to the probationary status but multiple vague evaluations stating that...
Hello, I am looking into family medicine residency programs and wondering if it is a good line to go to, and what are the prospects and fellowships that one can do after this residency and other options available after it.
A position has opened for those interested in pursuing a 1 year Transplant Hepatology fellowship at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. This position is available July 1, 2016. We are looking for applicants who have COMPLETED BY JULY 1ST 2016 either 1. Internal Medicine...
This is advice for incoming or prospective students who want to work in clinical/hospital pharmacy. Some may disagree or have caveats to what I write, and I welcome their perspectives or disagreements in this thread, and will include their perspectives in this post as I see them. I will say...
1-year, unpaid position in Detroit suburbs. Opportunity to work directly with physician in private practice setting, however physician heavily involved in academic medicine as well.
- Will have ample exposure to clinical care. Will learn about private practice business development.
- Research...
Hi all,
I am considering doing an EMS fellowship that while ACMGE-regulated would require me to work as a part-time attending. The hospital system offering this position came up with the idea that they would petition for a J-1 waiver and I would spend the first year of the waiver in the...
Hey guys,
Just wanted to see if you experienced fellas can shed some light on my situation. I am a US-IMG from the beans and thank god I matched into categorical general surgery at a smaller program in Baltimore. I had originally gone overseas directly after high school, long story short I...
Duke University Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship – EEG Track Expansion
The Duke CNP fellowship – EEG track is expanding to 4 fellows. Consequently there is an opening for an adult or pediatric neurology trained candidate starting July 1, 2016. The fellowship includes comprehensive training...
Duke University Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship – EEG Track Expansion
The Duke CNP fellowship – EEG track is expanding to 4 fellows. Consequently there is an opening for an adult or pediatric neurology trained candidate starting July 1, 2016. The fellowship includes comprehensive training...
I am a longtime lurker to the board here.
I see lots of posts here on the forum asking about research in dermatology. I work in Drugs in Dermatology and have lots of publication opportunities for motivated individuals who are
1.) reliable 2.) able to be independent 3.) able to meet deadlines...
I am really considering orthopedic surgery but I don't want to do hip and knee replacements all the time. I really want to specialize in fractures and trauma. Would I still get OR time daily or would I mostly be do consults? Third year med student here any help appreciated.
Anyone else apply to the HSS Summer Research Fellowship?
Could any past participants shed some light on when applicants start hearing back? The website mentions a "hear by" date, but I'm curious if some people start to hear earlier.
Hi all,
I am an accepted med student who is matriculating in the fall at my state school. I have a question regarding what I should do this summer.
I am extremely interested in doing pediatric hematology/oncology. I am a teenage survivor of cancer and although I am keeping a very open mind, I...
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let people know that the RowanSOM/Kennedy/Lourdes cardiology fellowship still has an opening for the upcoming year. The fellow would start July 1st, 2o16.
The program is run by South Jersey Heart Group and RowanSOM. There are a total of 9 fellows in the program...
As representatives of Residents and Fellows at the University of Washington, we wanted to provide some clarification regarding the ongoing negotiation process between Residents and the University. We have received many questions from applicants and created this informational post to let you...
Just wanted to create a thread for those of us applying to the PD Soros Fellowship for New Americans this year - apparently we'll be hearing back by January 10th about interviews! Anyone know if people have started getting interview emails for it?
Looking for advice from the SDN community, ideally those further along in the process than I, in regards to emergency medicine in general and EM residency. I am a third year DO student, still fairly uncertain what I want to do. I appreciate any help/advice and congrats to the 4th years finishing...
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