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I'm a rising 4th year HPSP student and am having second thoughts about my life plan, so I'm looking for some input. Right now, my plan is do to a Navy PGY-1 year in internal medicine, and then apply for anesthesia (yes, I'm planning on those GMO years). I am completely fine with this plan and thought I was looking forward to it- having a few years where I'm out practicing and making sure I know what I want to do before completing my residency. However, I feel like a lot of people I talk to (civilian program directors, deans, etc) really look down on military residencies, and people on this forum don't always exactly have the best things to say. I've been strongly encouraged to look into deferment, which I initially just assumed I wouldn't get, but I think anesthesia might be a specialty where they are more available, and I think I'm fairly competitive. I guess any input anyone might have as to the pros/cons of either would be helpful.
So far-
Navy match- I like that I only have to apply/interview to 3 places, seems like a lot less stress and money. And I like having a pretty narrow idea of where I will end up. Also, the thought of GMO doesn't really bother me right now, and in a weird way, I'm looking forward to it? (I also owe 4 years for NROTC in college- so yes, I have at least been on a ship for a little while).
Civilian- I guess the main advantage could be better programs? Also the fact that I could train straight though, but I don't really think that a couple years away would really mess up anything. I also feel like I'd be more guaranteed to end up in anesthesia this way, considering I've heard that only around 50% of post-GMO LTs actually match to anesthesia.
And theoretically, which path do you think might be easier for the whole starting a family thing? I'm not even close to being married or anything, but just out of curiosity.
Thanks for any advice in advance!! Let me know if I'm totally mistaken about something.
So far-
Navy match- I like that I only have to apply/interview to 3 places, seems like a lot less stress and money. And I like having a pretty narrow idea of where I will end up. Also, the thought of GMO doesn't really bother me right now, and in a weird way, I'm looking forward to it? (I also owe 4 years for NROTC in college- so yes, I have at least been on a ship for a little while).
Civilian- I guess the main advantage could be better programs? Also the fact that I could train straight though, but I don't really think that a couple years away would really mess up anything. I also feel like I'd be more guaranteed to end up in anesthesia this way, considering I've heard that only around 50% of post-GMO LTs actually match to anesthesia.
And theoretically, which path do you think might be easier for the whole starting a family thing? I'm not even close to being married or anything, but just out of curiosity.
Thanks for any advice in advance!! Let me know if I'm totally mistaken about something.