Hi, I am a PGY1 GS residency. After much soul searching, I would like to switch to IM after completing intern year. How difficult to reapply at next cycle. My stats: step 1 and 2 in 250s, step 3 in 230s. Thanks for any advice.
Hi, I am a PGY1 GS residency. After much soul searching, I would like to switch to IM after completing intern year. How difficult to reapply at next cycle. My stats: step 1 and 2 in 250s, step 3 in 230s. Thanks for any advice.
If you are AMG, it should be a walk. If you are IMG, and if you can get good letter from your surgery program, it shouldn't be too difficult...Hi, I am a PGY1 GS residency. After much soul searching, I would like to switch to IM after completing intern year. How difficult to reapply at next cycle. My stats: step 1 and 2 in 250s, step 3 in 230s. Thanks for any advice.
That's not generally true. Especially going into IM. You'll need to have a good answer for the "why" but that's pretty easy.I am AMG, just wan to switch from GS to IM, think IM will fit me better long term. Somehow, I am a bit concerned that PD will not like someone who will re-apply
Thanks for the clarification.I am finishing PGY1 GS this summer. Will reapply next cycle. I have talked to my PD, seems pretty supportive. So I will gap one year, work a bit and do some research and apply. So interviewing is not a problem
You are planning to obtain your medical license before the reapplication, right?Thanks for your advice @gutonc. what clinical activities you suggest I do during the gap year, is scribe okay?
yes, i will have my state medical license. I am not sure with just finishing intern year, what can I do even with the licenseYou are planning to obtain your medical license before the reapplication, right?
Probably fine if you just want to get into ANY IM program. But you'll have to be more selective if you would like to do one of the more competitive fellowships afterwards like cardiology or GI. And the those IM programs will of course also be more selective but with your numbers it's a reasonable shot as long as your current PD is supportive and you're in good standing at your current program.Hi, I am a PGY1 GS residency. After much soul searching, I would like to switch to IM after completing intern year. How difficult to reapply at next cycle. My stats: step 1 and 2 in 250s, step 3 in 230s. Thanks for any advice.
Why? General surgeons like to say they're better trained internists. [To which I respond: go nuts! have fun titrating that insulin and dealing with case management.]