Guys
I am an FMG PGY1 internal medicine resident in a competitive program (state top 3).
I applied and ranked this program because to feed my ego, but let me give you a suggestion. DON't DO IT!
When I was in medical school, I loved primary care (family medicine), I love interact with patients and build a rapport with patients. I love to see kids reach their milestone and love to give perinatal care. And I have above average step scores and got few interviews.
However, before I rank, I did some research regarding program's prestigious or name, then ranked that program #1.
In a nutshell, Matched ->struggled ->disliking it. Because too much inpatient, I am ok with few blocks but not 7-8months of total inpatients in first yr. Second, continuity of care does not exist (at least program tried). I hardly learn pap smear, prostate palpation and MUSK stuffs.
Don't get me wrong, faculties and preceptors are super supportive, but I do not see myself not doing everything : minor outpatient procedure, perinatal care, psych, ped and medicine.
Now I am switching to a FM program that is outpatient heavy, PD is supportive. BUT MORALE OF THE STORY, LISTEN TO YOUR HEART!
I am an FMG PGY1 internal medicine resident in a competitive program (state top 3).
I applied and ranked this program because to feed my ego, but let me give you a suggestion. DON't DO IT!
When I was in medical school, I loved primary care (family medicine), I love interact with patients and build a rapport with patients. I love to see kids reach their milestone and love to give perinatal care. And I have above average step scores and got few interviews.
However, before I rank, I did some research regarding program's prestigious or name, then ranked that program #1.
In a nutshell, Matched ->struggled ->disliking it. Because too much inpatient, I am ok with few blocks but not 7-8months of total inpatients in first yr. Second, continuity of care does not exist (at least program tried). I hardly learn pap smear, prostate palpation and MUSK stuffs.
Don't get me wrong, faculties and preceptors are super supportive, but I do not see myself not doing everything : minor outpatient procedure, perinatal care, psych, ped and medicine.
Now I am switching to a FM program that is outpatient heavy, PD is supportive. BUT MORALE OF THE STORY, LISTEN TO YOUR HEART!
