Combined Residency search

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Hey guys
I am a third year, and am really interested in the idea of combined EM/FM, EM/IM programs. I know the AOA has the osteopathic opportunities website to look up residency programs; I'm wondering if there is an easy to use site like this for ACGME programs? I cannot seem to find anything on the ACGME website.

Thanks

 

[group_theory]

Try Freida, run by the AMA
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/education-careers/graduate-medical-education/freida-online.page

and search under Combined Residency.



Freida used to be publicly available and searchable, but it appears the AMA now requires an account to log in to be able to use Freida.

 

[NurWollen]

Try Freida, run by the AMA
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/education-careers/graduate-medical-education/freida-online.page

and search under Combined Residency.



Freida used to be publicly available and searchable, but it appears the AMA now requires an account to log in to be able to use Freida.

You don't have to be an AMA member to have an account, you just need to register.

 

[sylvanthus]

Hey guys
I am a third year, and am really interested in the idea of combined EM/FM, EM/IM programs. I know the AOA has the osteopathic opportunities website to look up residency programs; I'm wondering if there is an easy to use site like this for ACGME programs? I cannot seem to find anything on the ACGME website.

Thanks

If you have questions about EM/IM let me know.

 

[bionerd89]

If you have questions about EM/IM let me know.

Hi, I'm currently a pre-med but I am interested in doing EM/IM residency. Would you mind if I PM you a few questions? Thanks.

 

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thanks guys

Sylvanthus,
I was going to private message you but I think that maybe others here would appreciate your perspective. So I am at that point where I need to make a decision about what to do for residency. So far I have enjoyed all my rotations (all medical rotations, no surgery yet). So far I feel like I am torn ...

IM- like the idea of a 3 year residency with the ability to work after or do fellowship; Love the idea of ability to specialize in a certain field (I am fascinated with nephrology and hematology physiology) but I do not like the idea of being limited by only seeing the adult population and being even more limited, if I become say a nephrologist

FM/EM- I understand FM and EM are on opposite ends of the acuity spectrum, but they treat the same population (everyone); I really like the idea of being competent with treating all patients in all situations outside of the scope of a specialist

So at this point I feel like I am weighing the idea of specialist training/limited scope of practice vs. being able to competently manage all patient populations. The idea of EM/IM seems the best middle ground.

If you don't mind sharing, what drew you to EM/IM, where are you doing your training/how is it going so far? what are your plans after residency?

 

[bangshoushang]

good info,being able to competently manage all patient populations. The idea of EM/IM seems the best middle ground.thanks

 

[group_theory]

Have you considered Med-Peds? (4 years)

 

[sylvanthus]

thanks guys

Sylvanthus,
I was going to private message you but I think that maybe others here would appreciate your perspective. So I am at that point where I need to make a decision about what to do for residency. So far I have enjoyed all my rotations (all medical rotations, no surgery yet). So far I feel like I am torn ...

IM- like the idea of a 3 year residency with the ability to work after or do fellowship; Love the idea of ability to specialize in a certain field (I am fascinated with nephrology and hematology physiology) but I do not like the idea of being limited by only seeing the adult population and being even more limited, if I become say a nephrologist

FM/EM- I understand FM and EM are on opposite ends of the acuity spectrum, but they treat the same population (everyone); I really like the idea of being competent with treating all patients in all situations outside of the scope of a specialist

So at this point I feel like I am weighing the idea of specialist training/limited scope of practice vs. being able to competently manage all patient populations. The idea of EM/IM seems the best middle ground.

If you don't mind sharing, what drew you to EM/IM, where are you doing your training/how is it going so far? what are your plans after residency?

I am actually doing, or will be doing, one of the EM/IM/CC programs (we decide if we want to extend our training an additional year sometime during our PGY-2 year), there are currently 3 programs in the country that do this. I was drawn to the combined training as I want to be a super generalist, rather than super specialist. I would get bored if I focused on one system or group of people. I plan on doing EM and CC down the road (with a little wilderness med tossed in as a hobby) and think the IM training will give me a good foundation for CC. I know EM docs can do CC fellowships, but the length of training is nearly identical (one year shorter if one does a 3 year EM program followed by a 2 year CC fellowship). But, I would have lost out on the IM training and may not even been able to find a CC fellowship as 25% of IM-CC spots can be taken by EM graduates.

Things are going well so far, intern year is rough, but not as bad as I thought it was going to be. I have been able to attend a couple of conferences with the support of my program (ACEP and AMA) and have been getting excellent procedural training as the EM/IM residents man a procedure team when on floor months.

Anyhow, if you have more questions, let me know.

 

[sylvanthus]

Hi, I'm currently a pre-med but I am interested in doing EM/IM residency. Would you mind if I PM you a few questions? Thanks.

Sure send a PM or ask on here.

 

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Sylvanthus
thanks for your input. I have never heard of the EM/EM/CC combination. I searched and saw that henry ford in detroit has it, do you know where the other 2 are? Also you mentioned EM residents being able to do fellowships in critical care, I didn't even realize that EMed had fellowships after residency so thanks for the heads up!