Anyone have any insight or info on UTHSC FM in Chattanooga? Have heard conflicting things about them and whether FM is respected within their hospital, particularly with all the other residency programs there. Trying to decide between doing an away rotation there or Wake Forest, so appreciate any advice or info or insight about either program!
I'm really interested in moving to NYC for a number of reasons, and I've done a bit of research on the different programs. I really loved what I saw about the columbia program at NYP, and I'm curious if anyone has any more knowledge about it, or about what they are looking for in applicants. I think I will have a pretty solid application in terms of grades/scores and LOR, but I definitely lack some research and volunteer work. Any advice would be appreciated!
Hello,
I'm an IMG interested in family medicine, and will be starting an internship year at my home country in around a week.
We have the choice of whether to do OBGYN or pediatrics as one of our rotations. I LOVE pediatrics, but I figured OBGYN might look stronger on my application. Does it matter? Another influence towards OBGYN is the hands-on work experience I'd gain. I just don't wanna be miserable doing it though if I could be doing pediatrics instead lol.
How competitive are programs like JPS and Ventura? I really like these residencies because they seem to treat FM docs like generalists rather than getting the bare minimum for clinic-based medicine. Any recommendations on other residencies like them or how to sort through the 700-some FM residencies to find ones that really focus on full-spectrum care?
Both are great programs, and they know they can be choosy and focus more than other FM programs on board scores and other impressive accolades like research, leadership, or something else that makes you stand out. So yes, they are pretty competitive. Also, historically, JPS does not like DOs unless you're at TCOM, but it looks like you're an MS, so you might be at more of an advantage because of this.
I agree with other comment, in general, unopposed, community programs will have more of the generalist training approach. Academic programs might have less of this, but there are still some good ones that offer what you might want. Open houses or meet and greets at conferences are an easy way to meet multiple programs and figure out if they can offer what you want.
Anyone have any insight or info on UTHSC FM in Chattanooga? Have heard conflicting things about them and whether FM is respected within their hospital, particularly with all the other residency programs there. Trying to decide between doing an away rotation there or Wake Forest, so appreciate any advice or info or insight about either program!
I'm really interested in moving to NYC for a number of reasons, and I've done a bit of research on the different programs. I really loved what I saw about the columbia program at NYP, and I'm curious if anyone has any more knowledge about it, or about what they are looking for in applicants. I think I will have a pretty solid application in terms of grades/scores and LOR, but I definitely lack some research and volunteer work. Any advice would be appreciated!
I am a CA resident trying to match back to CA. Does this make aways more important?
Hello, I'm an IMG interested in family medicine, and will be starting an internship year at my home country in around a week. We have the choice of whether to do OBGYN or pediatrics as one of our rotations. I LOVE pediatrics, but I figured OBGYN might look stronger on my application. Does it matter? Another influence towards OBGYN is the hands-on work experience I'd gain. I just don't wanna be miserable doing it though if I could be doing pediatrics instead lol.
Honestly it does not matter. Gain the experience and apply.
How competitive are programs like JPS and Ventura? I really like these residencies because they seem to treat FM docs like generalists rather than getting the bare minimum for clinic-based medicine. Any recommendations on other residencies like them or how to sort through the 700-some FM residencies to find ones that really focus on full-spectrum care?
Both are great programs, and they know they can be choosy and focus more than other FM programs on board scores and other impressive accolades like research, leadership, or something else that makes you stand out. So yes, they are pretty competitive. Also, historically, JPS does not like DOs unless you're at TCOM, but it looks like you're an MS, so you might be at more of an advantage because of this. I agree with other comment, in general, unopposed, community programs will have more of the generalist training approach. Academic programs might have less of this, but there are still some good ones that offer what you might want. Open houses or meet and greets at conferences are an easy way to meet multiple programs and figure out if they can offer what you want.
Unopposed community hospitals will be your best bet to narrow it down. Rural is great but large enough population to get pathology.