Academic IM as a DO

[Doctoscope]

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What does it take to match into a solid academic or communiversity IM program that has good fellowship placements into PCCM or heme onc? Does it just come down to boards, research and clinical grades? If so, how much research output should I be aiming for as a good number?

Additionally, what kind of academic IM programs lead to a fellowship given I'm geographically flexible/just want to potentially match? Would any academic IM program do?

 

[Kardio]

Do the best you can in all of those domains and see what shakes out. Roughly speaking:
-250s+ ideally but 240s can still get some solid IVs.
-Do as well as you can on all rotations
-Be on top of your LORs and aim for high quality ones from people who regularly assess residents (PD, APD, teaching attendings)
-Try to get real publications, preferably higher quality than case reports (but case reports are certainly better than nothing!).

You will have the potential to match PCCM or H/O from any academic IM program. I would give special preference to programs with in house training in your specialty of interest. You will probably have an increased chance of matching at that program and it will also provide you an outlet for networking and research as a resident.

 

[AlteredScale]

What does it take to match into a solid academic or communiversity IM program that has good fellowship placements into PCCM or heme onc? Does it just come down to boards, research and clinical grades? If so, how much research output should I be aiming for as a good number?

Additionally, what kind of academic IM programs lead to a fellowship given I'm geographically flexible/just want to potentially match? Would any academic IM program do?

Go to a place that has many house fellowships beyond H/O and PCCM. You can cross over a lot and you'll have a lot more accessibility to research opportunities. For PCCM, make sure you do as many procedures as possible if you can and spend time in Pulm clinic and do a lot more time in the ICU when you can.

 

[Goro]

The above, plus networking