Is GI really this comtetitive?

[dradams]

I am starting med school this August and am interested in eventually doing GI. I spoke with a PD (sort of friend of the family) of a GI fellowship program. He told me that it has gotten incredibly competitive these days. He said his program received 400 applications for 2 GI spots this year! That seems crazy. Is it really that competitive? What does it take to get a GI fellowship these days?

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[madcadaver]

I am starting med school this August and am interested in eventually doing GI. I spoke with a PD (sort of friend of the family) of a GI fellowship program. He told me that it has gotten incredibly competitive these days. He said his program received 400 applications for 2 GI spots this year! That seems crazy. Is it really that competitive? What does it take to get a GI fellowship these days?

Yes, it really is that competitive. But in five+ years when you would be applying, it may not be. Take your time and explore other areas of medicine too.

 

[DrDre']

What are you worried about? You already have the most important variable covered- you are family friends with the PD

 

[dradams]

That is true that these things change over time. Maybe it will be less competitive when I apply.

 

[dradams]

What are you worried about? You already have the most important variable covered- you are family friends with the PD

Do you really think it is more about who you know when applying for a fellowship?