Can I say two specialties for this Q: Which medical specialty are you thinking about pursuing at this point?

[siloaddict]

I'm interested in Geriatrics, so it would technically be under IM. However, I think I would also enjoy FM.

Can I write both FM and IM or would that be not ideal since it says "specialty" and not "specialties?"

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[MEtoMD]

I'm interested in Geriatrics, so it would technically be under IM. However, I think I would also enjoy FM.

Can I write both FM and IM or would that be not ideal since it says "specialty" and not "specialties?"

Geriatrics has fellowships from both FM and IM. Just say geriatrics if that is what you’re currently interested in you don’t need to specify the route to get there

 

[siloaddict]

Geriatrics has fellowships from both FM and IM. Just say geriatrics if that is what you’re currently interested in you don’t need to specify the route to get there

I saw that too, but quite frankly I'm interested in IM too since there are so many options.

Would I be pigeonholing myself if I say Geri?

 

[MEtoMD]

I saw that too, but quite frankly I'm interested in IM too since there are so many options.

Would I be pigeonholing myself if I say Geri?

I’m not an adcom but I can almost certainly guarantee:

1) The medical school does really not care what you want to go into, rather, insight into your motivations for it and if they demonstrate the qualities they’re looking for

2) You will change your mind about what you want to do multiple times during medical school

3) There is no possible way for a medical school to dictate that you must apply to residency program and fellowships that match you secondary essay 4 years prior