I am going to be starting a residency in IM in a few months. I am interested in your opinions on what might be the "best" current subspecialty of IM. I know that the word "best" is vague and not specific. Nevertheless, tell me how a subspecialty is "best" to you. I would really appreciate your answers, especially if you can give an opinion and support it well.

Thank You

I am going to be starting a residency in IM in a few months. I am interested in your opinions on what might be the "best" current subspecialty of IM. I know that the word "best" is vague and not specific. Nevertheless, tell me how a subspecialty is "best" to you. I would really appreciate your answers, especially if you can give an opinion and support it well.

Thank You

You know, there are people that will write your personal statement for you if you pay them.

The answer is neurology

This question cannot be answered, because it totally depends on YOU and what you find to be BEST. Do you mean best hours (probably endocrine or rheum or allergy/immuno). Best money for least work (I would say allergy/immunology). Most money (? GI vs. cards). Most action (critical care or cards). Most procedures? (GI or cards). Most important to society (probably general IM, IMHO).

I am going to be starting a residency in IM in a few months. I am interested in your opinions on what might be the "best" current subspecialty of IM. I know that the word "best" is vague and not specific. Nevertheless, tell me how a subspecialty is "best" to you. I would really appreciate your answers, especially if you can give an opinion and support it well.

Thank You

You acknowledge that you request is vague and not specific yet you want an well supported opinion. This is not possible. Please try again.

PS-try typing like a normal person instead of a big blue blob.

especially if you can give an opinion and support it well.

Thank You


Sometimes we need a little reminder of how strange our species can be. Med Students are weird

Extraterrestrial79,

I'll take a stab at this. I'll give my opinion and I'll support it the best I can. I think you should do geriatrics. It is a great combination of absolute certainty of impending mortality mixed with very cool procedures like dobhoff tubes. The polypharmacy is riveting. Giving meds that are renally dosed is a skill that takes years to master. And the differential diagnosis for altered mental status given by a geriatritician makes even cardiologists bow their heads in respect. Nothing is more exhilarating than doing chest compressions a 98yr old whose family wants "every thing done". I think you'd be a perfect fit.

Welcome to Internal Medicine. Here you will find a cadre of independent thinkers who embrace change & truly think "outside of the box". (just google Barry Marshall & H pylori for an example)

Best specialty? Follow the numbers. The most competitive specialties make the most bank: GI & Cards.

For those of you who gave helpful replies, I thank you much. For those who gave brash, unhelpful comments, you are forgiven and forgotten.