Electives During Intern Year

[journeybyfaith]

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Hey everyone,

I just wanted to ask what other IM electives besides Rheum would be beneficial for PMR during intern year.

Thanks

 

[PMR2008]

Geriatrics and Sports Med if available.

 

[lejeunesage]

Neurology.
PM&R.
Radiology.
Urology.
Outpatient ortho.
Outpatient urology.

 

[PMR2008]

OP was asking about IM electives. I agree with the above list if you can do any electives. I would rank them Neurology, Radiology and Ortho with OR.

 

[RangerBob]

Palliative Care
Cardiology
Neurology
I didn't find radiology that helpful--unless you have really great attendings you pretty much just sit and stare over their shoulder. But it does make for a good Step 3 study month because they usually send you home early.
I also did a PM&R rotation--I wanted to see what acute inpatient rehab in a community hospital was like. It's quite different than how it is in an academic center or VA.

 

[100YardDash]

palliative care is a great one. Wound care would be great too IMO

 

[Kissmyabjj]

Cardio is critical. There is nothing more terrifying than hearing "hey doc, can you come check out this patient's telemetry strip?" when you suck at EKG and rhythm interpretation.