Hi everyone,
I will be doing my TY intern year and advanced Anesthesiology residency at different institutions. I had a couple of questions since I have to make some decisions very soon.
1. When to take Step 3
My Anesthesia program is signing us up for the ITE during intern year for Feb 2016. I've been searching the forums to see when people are taking Step 3 and I'm getting conflicting advice. Some say take it as soon as possible, others say that your intern year will really help so take it toward the end. I'm doing a transitional year with a good mix of IM, Surgery, ER, ICU, + electives. No peds or OB required.
When do you guys feel is best time to take Step 3, without it being too close to the ITE?
2. Electives
I have 4 electives to choose from. 2 general electives and 2 surgical electives. So far I have came up with.
1 general elective -> ICU
2 general elective -> something easy so I can study, or something I can use?
3 Surgical elective -> Anesthesia for the peri-operative surgery aspect if they let, if not then what?
4 Surgical elective -> ?
What electives would you guys recommend I do for the open slots?
Thanks
I will be doing my TY intern year and advanced Anesthesiology residency at different institutions. I had a couple of questions since I have to make some decisions very soon.
1. When to take Step 3
My Anesthesia program is signing us up for the ITE during intern year for Feb 2016. I've been searching the forums to see when people are taking Step 3 and I'm getting conflicting advice. Some say take it as soon as possible, others say that your intern year will really help so take it toward the end. I'm doing a transitional year with a good mix of IM, Surgery, ER, ICU, + electives. No peds or OB required.
When do you guys feel is best time to take Step 3, without it being too close to the ITE?
2. Electives
I have 4 electives to choose from. 2 general electives and 2 surgical electives. So far I have came up with.
1 general elective -> ICU
2 general elective -> something easy so I can study, or something I can use?
3 Surgical elective -> Anesthesia for the peri-operative surgery aspect if they let, if not then what?
4 Surgical elective -> ?
What electives would you guys recommend I do for the open slots?
Thanks