Cards vs. GI

[ys]

Which fellowship is more competitive to get into, not historically but currently and perhaps a few years down the line.

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[june015b]

Currently, GI is more competitive than cardiology according to my friends at differernt IM programs and their program directors. But it is still very much 'do-able' for everyone. The bottom line is you should go for it if you are interested in.

 

[jdaasbo]

I am not sure how one would answer this beyond anecdotal evidence. I don't think there is data regarding the total number of people who applied. Yes, there is data regarding how many people matched (for cardiology, GI is not a match), but without knowledge of how many attempted, this is not helpful.

Why does it matter? Both are extremely competitive. In truth, all medicine fellowships are becoming more competitive.

 

[djalimd]

The short answer is historically cardiology has been more competitive, but in the last 10 years GI has become neck and neck.. Id say GI currently is a little harder based on the residents and felllows ive worked with an their results... Cards most peeple will match somewhere i feel.

 

[novacek88]

Which fellowship is more competitive to get into, not historically but currently and perhaps a few years down the line.

GI without a doubt. The lifestyle in GI is much better especially during fellowship. And the pay is now getting better than Cards too.