internal medicine

Hello, I just wanted to get everyone’s input on what they chose to use when going over material during their internal medicine rotation. Which of these two did you prefer? If you chose something other than the two in the title, please let me know, along with the reason why you chose the...

Hi all, I have secured a transitional year (TY) for the upcoming academic year. I did not match into an advanced PGY-2 program. I am weighing my options. Does anyone know or could anyone provide a link discussing the ACGME's rules regarding applying directly to a categorical IM PGY-2 position...

I am a US-IMG and currently a PGY-1 IM resident at a university affiliated community hospital on the east coast. I would like to know if it will be hard/impossible to find outpatient IM PCP job in SoCal upon graduating from east coast residency program without connection? If so, how do I...

Is Anesthesiology the perfect middle ground between OR/procedure medicine and clinical med? I really like IM hospital work but there's little/no procedures, and I like the more hands-on OR oriented medicine, specifically anesthesia. I hate surgery. Having said that, I feel anesthesia lacks most...

Hey guys, I am an international medical student and I sent in an application for elective rotations at Cornell. They do not require USMLEs but I have decent scores in both Step 1 and CK. I applied for infectious disease, oncology, GI and some other specialties, all internal medicine...

Hello! I'm a premed (sophomore) set on being a doctor (not a psychologist). When thinking about specialties, my primary interests would be either IM or psych. In terms of research, I currently do lab work in a basic science/translational psych research lab, and am leaning towards ultimately...

Hello, I'm looking for a PGY-2 spot in internal medicine anywhere in the United States. I have completed a PGY-1 year in IM. My USMLE scores are 251, 245 and 223 in Step 1, 2 CK and 3 respectively. I'm a highly motivated individual with about 3 years of active clinical experience in my home...

PGY-1, assistant or associate physician, externship or research positions in the following specialties: internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine-pediatrics or psychiatry Willing to relocate without any geographical limitations. I would be able to start as soon as May...

Okay so I'm a US/Caribbean grad from 2016, ECFMG certified. Here is my time-line: Step 1: 218, Step 2 ck: 205; 235. CS: pass on 2nd attempt; Step 3: 208 Had scheduled ck and cs to be right after finishing surgery and IM back to back in 2 different states-did not receive timely/decent advice...

Hey all, I will be applying for the 2019 IM match. I am an IMG graduated 2016. I have a disappointing step 1 score of 219 and a step 2ck score of 242 all are passed on the first attempt. I have 2 coauthorships and one online book chapter, I am working on publishing a paper as a first author...

Hello everyone I'm an IMG (on J1) currently in PGY 1 of FM residency in PA. After multiple rotations these past few months, I have developed a strong liking for in-patient medicine and hence would like to switch residency tracks. I am greatly interested in IM. Neurology is yet another medical...

Hardworking and passionate IMG with ECFMG certification. Permanent Resident status. Willing to relocate anywhere in the US. Give me a chance and I will not disappoint you. Thanks for your consideration.

Hello, I am a foreign medical graduate, graduated in Nov 2016. My scores are: Step 1-230, Step 2CK - 210 and Step 2 CS pass. I have 9 publications and 9 months of volunteer research experience. I am currently pursuing Masters in Clinical and Translational Research. I am seeking a PGY-1 position...

Hello, I am an IMG with: - Usmle Step1,2and cs all first attempt, - ECFMG certified, One observership, two externship ( from USA), -one year internship and three years on Internal medicine training ( from over sees ) -three research and one article ( from USA ) one is published. I am looking...

What visa does a non-US IMG require to do a internal medicine or family med externship? If you’ve done an externship and are a non-US IMG, your input would be invaluable to me. Thanks!

Hello All, This is a very specific question. I have already gone through all of the threads pertaining to this topic, read the NYSED rules about moonlighting, contacted them AND gotten a response, so please refrain from posting what most of us already know. This is a copy of a...

I saw a lot of people have had Penn high in their rank list for IM residency, and I thought people might be interested in a story about the care my little brother received there while admitted on an IM teaching service recently. I'm a third year IM resident at a mid-tier university program in...

Hi all, Hope interview season has gone well for you all. For anyone who knows anything about NW's program, what are your opinions regarding the "cushness" of the IM residency? I really enjoyed the program on interview day, but it seems like this term keeps getting thrown around constantly about...

Can anyone comment on the lifestyle of being an general internist in the Army? Do you work only hospital or only clinic, or a mix? Do you have a choice on what you want to do in that regard, i.e. Just be an internist working outpatient 8-5 vs internist working 7 12's on, 7 off? Thanks for any...

I know that there are many personal preferences and reasons that could shift the decision, but assuming those remain similar, which one is best to go to for IM training? I appreciate your input!

While looking at physician salary there have been large changes year-to-year; and I wanted to get a more normative picture of how compensation has changed which might explain/predict trends. Below are the charts showing the change in salary in percentage and total amount from year-to-year for...

Hey guys, first time posting so please go easy. I am a DO student and i got 244 on my USMLE. I want to find out the best IM programs that I have a shot at so i can start setting up my elective rotations there. I know there is no real 'ranking' of residency programs and its mostly subjective etc...

Hello - I am trying to switch from New England area to NYC or any program close to the city. Currently a PGY 1 IM (categorical) trying to find a PGY 2 IM spot starting July 2018.

Hello, I interviewed at Memorial Healthcare System (Florida) for a prelim IM position. This is a new program and their first class will start in June 2018. I really liked the program and hospital when I interviewed there but obviously I am a little bit worried since it is a new program. The PD...

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Hi, guys. I just joined here. I was wondering if any of you are interested to swap or know an open or off-cycle PGY1 or 2 position. I'm a IM PGY-1 in Florida. The program is actually pretty good, live by the beach, perfect weather. Any speciality is welcomed, keeping an open mind. I like NYC and...

Hi all. So I saw the post from 2007 when searching my program on Google that said SAY NO TO SUNY DOWNSTATE. I was not here in 2007, but I can speak for 2017. I am coming from a US medical school, so I was not desperate for a residency program. The thing that stuck out most to me on interview day...

Hello everyone. Trying SDN for the first time, would like to get some inputs with whole residency-fellowship match fiasco. I'm a first year IM Resident at one of university affiliated community programs and gung-ho on going into cardiology post residency. The university itself has fellowship...

I am an final year international medical student, willing to pursue IM residency. My quick question is which one is better: 1. Total 2700$ for 8 weeks - to work with a cardiologist and a gastroenterologist at a private clinic 4 weeks each- total 8 weeks. 2. 5250$ for 8 weeks to work at FIU...

Hello everyone i am participating in match 2018 .. I desperately need help or I will lose my mind ..my stats are step 1 253 step 2 ck 230 step 2 cs 1st attempt pass...one month US clinical experience ...3 US LOR ..ONE year volunteer experience in home country...I need a visa I am an...

I am/ was a resident in an IM residency program, recently dismissed for deficiencies of Professionalism and Patient Care. As of now, I am waiting for the appeal committee to evaluate the issue before the decision is final. To cut a long story short, I had some trouble with a few attendings in...

I went down 23 points in ck ... from 253 in step 1 to 230 in step 2 ck... do I have a shot in internal medicine residency.. I am an img

Hello, -I,m looking for any opening, unfilled position in Internal Medicine Residency or fellowship Program. -I,m an ECFMG Certified IMG. Done with Step1,2 & CS, all first attempts, 233, 215 and pass, -US Clinical Experience including hands on externships -US research Experience (more than...

My company, Kidney Care Center, based in Chicago, is doing a networking dinner in New Orleans in November 2017 for the kidney conference. While seating is limited, we're looking to network with fellows who may be interested in career opportunities in the Chicago area. The dinner, as well as, the...

Hey all, I'm just an M1 here particularly interested in hem/onc. I was curious if anyone had any insight on this/would know anything about the possibility of matching hem/onc with good board scores, community involvement, leadership experience, etc. (hypothetically speaking of course, I know...

Hey everyone, First, some background. I'm a 3rd year med student with a 245 step 1 score, mostly high passes/honors in pre-clinicals (w/ one pass in a behavioral class), some research (one pub and another on the way), community involvement w/ volunteering at clinics, 2 mission trips, yada yada...

Hi guys. I know there is another thread for IM 2018, but I thought it was a good idea to make one just for IMGs so we can keep track of how we're doing and kind of try to predict our realistic chances this year. Please post your basic info like USMLE scores, year of graduation, migratory status...

SDN will be choosing a member who contributes to this thread to win a free 3-month IM COMAT subscription ($99 value)! COMQUEST creates and regularly updates high quality question banks for osteopathic medical students preparing to take national exams. The IM question bank has been updated and...

Hello all, I'm a US M4 applying to internal medicine, with an end goal of academic hem/onc. I have a pretty good application, so I've applied to the top 15 programs + 13 mid-tier programs. The only thing missing from my app is Step 2 CK, which I'm scheduled to take in 10 days. Unfortunately...

I am currently a resident in central United States and wanted to swap for a PGY2 (preferred) if not a PGY1 position. I have no preference to which part of the United States. Please message me for details. Thank you for your time