Hey all I'm a rising MS4 who was formerly all-in for EM until the recent oversaturation woes. Would it be best to apply only to top rated EM programs at this point in order to minimize the odds of being unemployed upon residency completion?
Even if I am able to secure a job, I'm not mentally prepared to live in a place like rural Montana (not that there's anything wrong with living there, but it's just somewhere that I personally wouldn't be happy). I have been contemplating switching to IM, a close second-choice for me (mainly due to the fellowship opportunities). I love a lot about EM, specifically the fast-paced environment and the undifferentiated patients, but do sometimes miss the intellectual stimulation of IM (then I remember how much I hate rounding, long notes, etc.). Ultimately, I would rather go into a specialty that I am less passionate about which allows me to have significantly more job security and geographic preference.
Could the job market recover by the time current MS3s/MS4s complete residency or will things continuously worsen? Any advice appreciated, thanks.
Even if I am able to secure a job, I'm not mentally prepared to live in a place like rural Montana (not that there's anything wrong with living there, but it's just somewhere that I personally wouldn't be happy). I have been contemplating switching to IM, a close second-choice for me (mainly due to the fellowship opportunities). I love a lot about EM, specifically the fast-paced environment and the undifferentiated patients, but do sometimes miss the intellectual stimulation of IM (then I remember how much I hate rounding, long notes, etc.). Ultimately, I would rather go into a specialty that I am less passionate about which allows me to have significantly more job security and geographic preference.
Could the job market recover by the time current MS3s/MS4s complete residency or will things continuously worsen? Any advice appreciated, thanks.