Backup plan

[bond80009]

DO applicant with high Step 1 planning on applying radiology -
1. Is applying for TRI and IM intern year a good enough backup, or is it advisable to apply to categorical IM as a backup.
2. Can DO students do ACGME TRI/IM intern year, or does it have to be AOA.

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[DrfluffyMD]

You can apply to AOA radiology programs if before 2020.

 

[Postictal Raiden]

You can apply to AOA radiology programs if before 2020.

What are the likelihood of someone matching reputable fellowships coming out an AOA program?

 

[DrfluffyMD]

What are the likelihood of someone matching reputable fellowships coming out an AOA program?

All fellowships are reputable, they can match A fellowship.

 

[AcutelyObtuse]

If you're applying DR and you apply intelligently (as in, you don't exclusively apply to mid-high tier programs), you probably won't need to apply to categorical IM as backup. This is assuming you have ~250+ steps with no red flags.

 

[bond80009]

You can apply to AOA radiology programs if before 2020.

There's not a lot of AOA radiology spots, in 2017 there were 18, next year will probably be less. Is it still a good idea?
I am applying this year, what are examples of "red flags"?

 

[DrfluffyMD]

There's not a lot of AOA radiology spots, in 2017 there were 18, next year will probably be less. Is it still a good idea?
I am applying this year, what are examples of "red flags"?

I mean, if you are ok with being an Im doc and don want anything to do with AOA, then don't apply AOA rads. Otherwise why not?

 

[bond80009]

If someone does not match in ACGME match, are there spots still left in AOA programs in March in AOA TRI, AOA IM categorical or other AOA programs

 

[Moose A Moose]

If someone does not match in ACGME match, are there spots still left in AOA programs in March in AOA TRI, AOA IM categorical or other AOA programs

Sometimes.