FM + 2nd Residency

[Step1EKG]

Hello, I’m curious if anyone has successfully completed an FM residency then went onto a second residency. I’m more curious about the process so it can be any field — but I’m realizing I should have gone into EM instead. Not looking to do an EM fellowship since it greatly limited where I can practice. I'd like to stay in a major city in a competitive part of the country.

Thanks!

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[VA Hopeful Dr]

Its rare but it does happen. Had an attending in FM residency who after he graduated FM went back and did psych.

 

[Step1EKG]

Its rare but it does happen. Had an attending in FM residency who after he graduated FM went back and did psych.

Good to know! Thanks for sharing.

 

[FalseVanilla]

Hello, I’m curious if anyone has successfully completed an FM residency then went onto a second residency. I’m more curious about the process so it can be any field — but I’m realizing I should have gone into EM instead. Not looking to do an EM fellowship since it greatly limited where I can practice. I'd like to stay in a major city in a competitive part of the country.

Thanks!

My current preceptor finished her FM residency then after a few year did an OBGYN residency and solely practices OB. I'm sure it's possible with a good resume, LORs and sales pitch on why you want to do EM and what your FM background can bring to the program. These days though I'd lean slightly pessimistic and say it's less likely than more.

 

[Step1EKG]

My current preceptor finished her FM residency then after a few year did an OBGYN residency and solely practices OB. I'm sure it's possible with a good resume, LORs and sales pitch on why you want to do EM and what your FM background can bring to the program. These days though I'd lean slightly pessimistic and say it's less likely than more.

For sure, I know it'll be a challenge. With 5 elective months during PGY3, hoping to get enough EM experience in to supplement my application if I go through with it. Worst case scenario, I don't match and go into urgent care work or direct primary care.

 

[Splenda88]

For sure, I know it'll be a challenge. With 5 elective months during PGY3, hoping to get enough EM experience in to supplement my application if I go through with it. Worst case scenario, I don't match and go into urgent care work or direct primary care.

Or you can do an EM fellowship...

Just finished my em fellowship!

If anyone has questions please feel free to ask.

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[Groove]

Hello, I’m curious if anyone has successfully completed an FM residency then went onto a second residency. I’m more curious about the process so it can be any field — but I’m realizing I should have gone into EM instead. Not looking to do an EM fellowship since it greatly limited where I can practice. I'd like to stay in a major city in a competitive part of the country.

Thanks!

Where are you located and where do you plan on living?

 

[abc2019]

How would you get funding to do a second residency?

 

[betamale]

I had an IM faculty who was a IM faculty for >15 yrs do an EM residency where she worked. She was my cointern. It can be done.