Away Rotations for IM

[satdixon]

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Hello everyone,

I am applying IM this upcoming match cycle, and was wondering how important were away rotations for matching at an academic IM program? I am an MD student at a mid tier school in FL, hoping to match back into TX as that is where I am from. I am trying to limit my number of away rotations due to the costs involved. I can obtain a research letter from a TX doctor, but want to know is a clinical away would be worthwhile or make or break my application

 

[chilly_md]

Not necessary

 

[Dagrimsta1]

not necessary but greatly helpful if you're trying to hit a specific program for match. Don't underestimate the effect of making a good impression in person