applying to EM and IM at the same program..how will this look?

[spacemanspiff]

Hey guys,

I'm straddling between going into EM and IM and I do not want to do a combined specialty. How will this look if I'm applying to the same programs but under EM and IM? Will this be conveyed as having a lesser degree of interest to the PDs, especially when I'm applying to both at the same location? Location is important to me b/c I am trying to move back to SoCal. Thanks!

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[kungfufishing]

Pick one. I realize that location for residency may be important to you, but this will be your profession for so many years. Go after the one you really want.

 

[step1]

Sometimes they find out, usually the do not. The IM dept in most programs is in a separate location/different R coordinator/etc

But, I would think most faculty would understand why someone would apply to both fields. Although they are VERY different in terms of management, the knowlege base is fairly similar.

 

[BKN]

Hey guys,

I'm straddling between going into EM and IM and I do not want to do a combined specialty. How will this look if I'm applying to the same programs but under EM and IM? Will this be conveyed as having a lesser degree of interest to the PDs, especially when I'm applying to both at the same location? Location is important to me b/c I am trying to move back to SoCal. Thanks!

We wouldn't even notice at my shop. Unless you tried to couples match with yourself.

 

[iatrosB]

We wouldn't even notice at my shop. Unless you tried to couples match with yourself.