M megsMS Member 7+ Year Member 15+ Year Member Joined Jan 30, 2004 Messages 110 Reaction score 0 Nov 29, 2004 #1 Members do not see this ad. Is allergy/immunology a subspecialty of IM? Also, how competitive is it? What can you do to increase your chances?
Members do not see this ad. Is allergy/immunology a subspecialty of IM? Also, how competitive is it? What can you do to increase your chances?
A andreg Junior Member 7+ Year Member 15+ Year Member 20+ Year Member Joined Apr 23, 2002 Messages 16 Reaction score 0 Nov 30, 2004 #2 Is allergy/immunology a subspecialty of IM? YES Also, how competitive is it? Due to: Excellent Lifestyle + Lack of programs, it is very competitive, like the 4th after GI, Cardio, HemeOnc. What can you do to increase your chances? 1) Bust your own derriere 🙁 2) Kiss other derriere 🙂 Bon Chance
Is allergy/immunology a subspecialty of IM? YES Also, how competitive is it? Due to: Excellent Lifestyle + Lack of programs, it is very competitive, like the 4th after GI, Cardio, HemeOnc. What can you do to increase your chances? 1) Bust your own derriere 🙁 2) Kiss other derriere 🙂 Bon Chance
B Bobblehead Senior Member Verified Member Physician 20+ Year Member Joined Nov 30, 2003 Messages 849 Reaction score 330 Nov 30, 2004 #3 Become an internal applicant, best way to sneak in the door. There's maybe 1-2 spots per year per program and sometimes one of those spots will go to someone that's already got a project going.
Become an internal applicant, best way to sneak in the door. There's maybe 1-2 spots per year per program and sometimes one of those spots will go to someone that's already got a project going.
