FMG help

[Virgo32]

212, 227, CS passed, YOG 2014 will be applying for FM this year. My question is I have 2 FM and 1 IM letter so is it wise to add IM LOR or LOR from a research professor? Do I have a chance in IM as well or FM is a good choice with these scores and YOG?

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[shemer77]

You definitely have a chance. Not great but not 0. The lor from research would be a nice change if it’s really good

 

[deleted480308]

What have you been doing since 2014?

 

[NotAProgDirector]

Reviewing your post history, you applied this year but only had one interview, didn't match nor SOAP. However, your CS exam score wasn't available until late December, so this year you'll be "complete" right at the beginning of the season. I'd probably apply to both FM and IM if you're interested and can afford the application costs. If not, then focusing on FM is reasonable.

 

[Virgo32]

Reviewing your post history, you applied this year but only had one interview, didn't match nor SOAP. However, your CS exam score wasn't available until late December, so this year you'll be "complete" right at the beginning of the season. I'd probably apply to both FM and IM if you're interested and can afford the application costs. If not, then focusing on FM is reasonable.

Thank you so much for your help Yes I had one IV and that didn't go so well. I'll work on my IV skills this time. But as far as LOR is a concern, my FM and IM LOR is from IMG who did a residency in the USA, so will that affect my application?

 

[Virgo32]

What have you been doing since 2014?

I have some clinical and research experience.

 

[Virgo32]

You definitely have a chance. Not great but not 0. The lor from research would be a nice change if it’s really good

thank you for your help

 

[NotAProgDirector]

Thank you so much for your help Yes I had one IV and that didn't go so well. I'll work on my IV skills this time. But as far as LOR is a concern, my FM and IM LOR is from IMG who did a residency in the USA, so will that affect my application?

If they trained/worked in the US, that's fine. In general, letters from people who work in training programs are more valuable than private docs. Your bigger problem for an IM application is only one IM letter.

 

[Virgo32]

If they trained/worked in the US, that's fine. In general, letters from people who work in training programs are more valuable than private docs. Your bigger problem for an IM application is only one IM letter.

Thank you yes I know but I can apply only in 1 specialty, I have to spend my money wisely. FM is very competitive nowadays.