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I have been interested in Cardiology since undergrad and despite keeping an open mind through med school, I still feel like it's far and above my favorite. One of my first rotations is an elective. Sounds like a great chance to get into a cardiology away rotation early on but being that I'm actually interested in this field I want to do well and I'm afraid my lack of clinical experience will hinder me. Is this a rational concern? Should I save a cardiology elective for later, rotate in another internal medicine specialty, or just dive in and do my best?
I'm also unsure of WHERE I should rotate. I'm a DO student and I realize the slight preference for MDs many institutions will have. I want to be realistic about my chances of matching wherever I rotate but I also don't want to sell myself too short and kick myself later for it. Any advice in how to make this decision would be great.
TL;DR - Is it smart to rotate early in a specialty you're almost dead set on even if you're not feeling confident yet that you'll excel and secondly, what factors should I consider when selecting an away rotation?
I'm also unsure of WHERE I should rotate. I'm a DO student and I realize the slight preference for MDs many institutions will have. I want to be realistic about my chances of matching wherever I rotate but I also don't want to sell myself too short and kick myself later for it. Any advice in how to make this decision would be great.
TL;DR - Is it smart to rotate early in a specialty you're almost dead set on even if you're not feeling confident yet that you'll excel and secondly, what factors should I consider when selecting an away rotation?