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I'm halfway through my core rotations at USUHS (have yet to do OB/GYN and surgery) and ended up liking family medicine a lot more than I thought I would. I'm not a huge fan of inpatient, but I think it will be a necessary evil to keep skills sharp throughout my career should I choose FM. I've asked a few attendings what their billets/options are like and usually get weird looks. They told me an email is sent out for your specialty and assignments that are available that year, then some sort of black magic happens and people end up assigned a billet.
I know in the army you will mostly do what you are told and go where your orders take you. But is there any way of knowing what the breakdown or ratio of clinic/inpatient/other duties will be? I don't think I would be happy with 50/50 inpatient and clinic and it would alter my decision in choosing to become a family physician.
I realize that this is a very broad question and the answer will be "it depends", but I am curious to hear about your experiences.
I know in the army you will mostly do what you are told and go where your orders take you. But is there any way of knowing what the breakdown or ratio of clinic/inpatient/other duties will be? I don't think I would be happy with 50/50 inpatient and clinic and it would alter my decision in choosing to become a family physician.
I realize that this is a very broad question and the answer will be "it depends", but I am curious to hear about your experiences.