internal medicine

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...

Let's get it started! Previous years: 2016: Official 2016-2017 Help Me Rank Megathread 2015: Official 2015-2016 Help Me Rank Megathread 2014: Official 2014-2015 "Please help me rank these IM Programs" Megathread 2013: Official 2013-2014 Help Me Rank Megathread Rules: 1. To minimize clutter...

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

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Hello everyone, I received my USMLE Step 1 score and got a 248. I come from a low tier med school, have one published article, have participated in 3 research projects during med school (one of which was made in conjunction with John Hopkins {published} and the other with Mount Sinai) , AOA...

Hi, I needed some advice on community IM programs. I am a DO student, so I have already applied to 60+ AOA IM residencies. Stats: Comlex 1: first try- did not pass :(, second attempt: 460-480's Comlex II: 430-450's Comlex II PE: Pass on 1st attempt Class Rank: top 25% AOA: None at my school...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had a list of low-mid tier internal medicine acgme accredited programs and/or community-based programs? I don't have the best board scores, but have a good GPA, research, LORs. I am a DO student looking for possible acgme IM programs. Thanks.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had a list of low-mid tier internal medicine acgme accredited programs and/or community-based programs? I don't have the best board scores, but have a good GPA, research, LORs. Thanks.

I'm wondering if people who have interviewed in Rad Onc can share their experience about having a back up specialty. According to the NMRP charting outcomes in 2016, 89 Rad Onc applicants who matched applied to more than one specialty. I assumed that the majority of these people (the 39 people...

Hey all, its getting to be that time when residents all over the country and planning on finished residency and study for the ABIM boards. I realize MKSAP questions are the gold standard, but if people (including prior test-takers) can post any other tools which proved valuable/helpful, please...

I'm a MS3 so thinking way ahead, but anyways... My girlfriend and I plan on couples matching. I am probably going to match into IM, her into peds. Neither of us would be interested in general practice, and would want to do fellowships following residency. My question is - what does the process...

I did not see a big thread on this so I wanted to start. How many hours in third year did you study a night on average based on the rotation? Psychiatry Neurology Surgery OB GYN Family Med Internal med. Figured it would help students not over or understudy. Also if you can feel free to share...

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Hi I am a pgy3 in an internal medicine program and am very interested in doing chief year. The chief resident positions were filled in pgy2 at my institute, which I think is the norm at most institutes. I was wondering if anyone knows of any chief year positions being available for next year...

Hi Jana pgy3 in an internal medicine program and am very interested in doing chief year. The chief resident positions were filled in pgy2 at my institute, which I think is the norm at most institutes. I was wondering if anyone knows of any chief year positions being available for next year...

Applying to IM residency, bottom of the class - don't even ask me about my attributes, I have more red flags than a redflag convention, I need help with compiling a list of the less and least competitive programs, would appreciate suggested lists and resources for looking up program...

Hello everybody, Hope you all are doing well. I have a question regarding the US clinical experience (USCE) for IMGs. I have been accepted to do two-months hands-on rotation in surgery in one of the good university hospitals in the US. However, in the match I am planning to apply for internal...

How difficult would it be to switch from Rad Onc into the IM residency program at the institution where I do my intern year in medicine for Rad Onc? Ostensibly, this is easier than going from IM to Rad Onc, but I'm not sure how feasible it is regardless. How many PGY2 IM spots are available at...

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I,m looking for any opening, unfilled position or other opportunity arising in any Internal Medicine Residency Program. I,m an ECFMG Certified IMG. Done with Step1,2 & 3. Decent Scores. US Clinical Experience including hands on externships US research Experience + Abstracts. US LOR's Committed &...

Hi, I am an non-US IMG married to a US citizen who will be applying to this year's match. My circumstances dont allow me to apply for GC before start of Nov 2017. And by the time my residency starts in June/ July 2018, I might not have the GC but I'll have an Employment Authorization Document...

A group of us with established DPC practices in New England are hosting several online discussions for physicians interested DPC. No obligations, it's just a chance to ask questions and talk about DPC in New England with other interested physicians and several of us who've already tested the...