Anesthesia cc vs medicine cc

[hector10]

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EM resident here

Recently became interested in critical care after a recent rotation. I just started my PGY2 year in a 3 year program.

My goal is to work in a MICU/ CICU

It seems there's a lot more Anesthesia cc programs who are more welcoming to EM grads. Would it be a road block if I applied to these programs as my goal is to end up in a MICU. Theres only a limited amount of medicine CC program.

I would have to apply 6 months or so earlier to an anesthesia program vs medicine program in order to start right after residency.

Any thoughts, im basically worried about my chances for a medicine spot, but also anesthesia has more spots, seems more welcoming to EM people, and way more desirable locations.


Thanks

 

[fakin' the funk]

Stanford CCM is an excellent program, friendly to EM, drawing and creating a lot of bright people, and plenty of MICU experience to be well qualified for that as your primary work space.