Kansas_Med
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Hey, all. I’m a current IM PGY2 who is wondering what the prospects would be of getting into, or applying for, a spot in one of the handful of combined EM/IM residencies.
I applied EM as an MS4 and didn’t get it. I ended up in IM. I enjoy IM quite a bit and am very grateful to have a spot/career. However, EM has been something I’ve really always wanted to do.
I’m willing to apply to EM next year as a PGY3 if need be. But I was wondering what the possibilities would be of being able to start somewhere at a combined program, since I’m already on my way to being IM boarded.
I think I do appreciate and have an affinity for both specialties and would see myself practicing both in some capacity down the line, or doing some academic or administrative work where having both would be an asset. I know the combined community is a tight-knit field, and I think I’ve spent a fair amount of time reflecting on the ethos and reasons for combined training, to the point where I feel confident it’s something I want to do.
I just don’t have a very good grasp on the logistics of combined programs, especially in a non-traditional situation like this. So forgive my ignorance if what I’m talking about is totally unrealistic. Like I said, I’m willing to apply to EM programs once I’m in my last year of IM training.
I applied EM as an MS4 and didn’t get it. I ended up in IM. I enjoy IM quite a bit and am very grateful to have a spot/career. However, EM has been something I’ve really always wanted to do.
I’m willing to apply to EM next year as a PGY3 if need be. But I was wondering what the possibilities would be of being able to start somewhere at a combined program, since I’m already on my way to being IM boarded.
I think I do appreciate and have an affinity for both specialties and would see myself practicing both in some capacity down the line, or doing some academic or administrative work where having both would be an asset. I know the combined community is a tight-knit field, and I think I’ve spent a fair amount of time reflecting on the ethos and reasons for combined training, to the point where I feel confident it’s something I want to do.
I just don’t have a very good grasp on the logistics of combined programs, especially in a non-traditional situation like this. So forgive my ignorance if what I’m talking about is totally unrealistic. Like I said, I’m willing to apply to EM programs once I’m in my last year of IM training.