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After getting board certified in Family medicine if one wishes to pursue Internal medicine, then how much credit will he get for the rotations he did as a part of FM residency?
After getting board certified in Family medicine if one wishes to pursue Internal medicine, then how much credit will he get for the rotations he did as a part of FM residency?
I think that at least one full year. I know of one resident that did it.
Combined programs are carefully and stratigicly designed...basicly few to no elective rotations to save months.
Depending on the FM program type, you should get anywhere from a year to a year and a half credit off a typical IM residency. I would not be surprized if the PD gives you 2 years credit if you come from a strong un-opposed FM program and chose your electives carefully.
Can you explain a little why the quality of the FM program (being un-opposed) will influence the PD's decision? I thought only the objective data regarding the total number of months spent in IM and allied subspecialties will matter.
In the end though most PDs probably know little about the reputation of any FM programs and will just look at your number of months in medicine and med specialties.
Good vs. "weak" FP programs is irrelevant. Any accredited program is equal in the eyes of the licensing board.
and a relatively guaranteed fellowship if you are seeking it, you should go for it.
I know someone that matched in IM after FM, to obtain a fellowship spot after IM, and didn't match as of yet.
So I guess, consensus seems to be that the quality does not matter much
Guaranteed fellowship ??? I guess that may be only said if there are in house fellowships available.. Right?
but but why???????
go thru another residency
one is enough