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Hi Everyone,
Have any of you ever debated over whether to go the FP or PM&R route when you were thinking about residency as a med student? I am trying to weigh the pros and cons of these specialties because both are feeling like a good fit for me.
Also, a friend of mine brought up the idea of applying to both kinds of residencies, ranking both, and letting fate do the rest. I am not sure this would be a good idea because I think I might spread myself too thin during the application process/audition rotations/interviews- any thoughts?
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Background on me:
I'm a third year DO student and I'm in the midst of scheduling my audition rotations while I complete an elective rotation in PM&R. I started medical school with the intention of going the FP route because of the emphasis on prevention and continuity of care. It seems like family physicians are in such high demand and I want to go through with my initial intentions based on that need alone. BUT.... My current PM&R rotation is turning my world upside-down because I realize that this is something I like just as much as primary care, if not even more. I think the reason I am attracted to PM&R is because it is very much like family medicine in the continuity of care aspect (in outpatient settings), but it also emphasizes musculoskeletal/neuro. I can see myself being able to perform OMT and manage patients on a long term basis in both specialties. It also seems like both specialties offer a good lifestyle, 8-5 work day, and I have heard that they both pay relatively the same depending on how hard you work. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
Have any of you ever debated over whether to go the FP or PM&R route when you were thinking about residency as a med student? I am trying to weigh the pros and cons of these specialties because both are feeling like a good fit for me.
Also, a friend of mine brought up the idea of applying to both kinds of residencies, ranking both, and letting fate do the rest. I am not sure this would be a good idea because I think I might spread myself too thin during the application process/audition rotations/interviews- any thoughts?
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Background on me:
I'm a third year DO student and I'm in the midst of scheduling my audition rotations while I complete an elective rotation in PM&R. I started medical school with the intention of going the FP route because of the emphasis on prevention and continuity of care. It seems like family physicians are in such high demand and I want to go through with my initial intentions based on that need alone. BUT.... My current PM&R rotation is turning my world upside-down because I realize that this is something I like just as much as primary care, if not even more. I think the reason I am attracted to PM&R is because it is very much like family medicine in the continuity of care aspect (in outpatient settings), but it also emphasizes musculoskeletal/neuro. I can see myself being able to perform OMT and manage patients on a long term basis in both specialties. It also seems like both specialties offer a good lifestyle, 8-5 work day, and I have heard that they both pay relatively the same depending on how hard you work. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!