Is pulmonary medicine rewarding?

[Mad Jack]

It's not hard to get into A Pulm/Ccm or Ccm program. The top programs are always competitive but you will find a spot to train somewhere, rest assured.

As corny as it sounds, Just aim for the stars and rest assured you will land In a spot if you miss on your way down.

As a bone wizard, I frequently worry about my fellowship prospects due to my more limited residency options. But you're right, I can do it so long as I'm more flexible and apply broadly.

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[BICpaid]

I know someone who went to neph then 1 year CCM, and has a good competitive salary now.

 

[group_theory]

As a bone wizard, I frequently worry about my fellowship prospects due to my more limited residency options. But you're right, I can do it so long as I'm more flexible and apply broadly.

As a fellow bone wizard, aim for an acgme university im program ... makes a big difference in your chance of getting pulm/ccm. And there are 14 AOA Pulm/CCM programs available as well (currently only available to DOs but once the merger happen, may be open to MDs as well)

 

[ordersol7]

So if you are at a smaller community affiliated program are you hosed? Even as a usmd?

 

[PulmDr]

So if you are at a smaller community affiliated program are you hosed? Even as a usmd?

Not at all, US MD will stand out as well.