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Electives as an IMG

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NotTheArmyDoctor

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Hi all,

I'm a non US IMG, primarily interested in Anesthesiology, but am also open to IM (Pulmonology). If I get a really nice step 1 score, I will also think about radiology.

I plan to start my step 1 prep in March and will give the exam 6 months later. My plan is to send out emails for electives right now, so that I am able to schedule them right after my step 1.

I don't know how to go about this. Should I apply for IM and Anesthesiology both at all the places? Or should I just apply to one branch? And what about Rads? If I do nothing about it now and then get a really good step score, what will I be able to do then??