How does the fellowship application process work?

Can someone please direct me to a link or give me the general idea?

I have read related threads, but I still need more information.


I merely do not want to go into IM and end up trapped as a general internist


I am a 3rd year medical student with very high Step 1 and general course grades

However, I am reluctant to enter the surgical field (as I once dreamt) or other specialties

I am willing to work very hard from here on out, but I do not want to end up as a general internist.

(Sorry if I offend anyone. this is not my intent. Actually, I enjoy medicine moreso than other fields. If in the future I subspecialize in one of the IM fields, I still intend to practice general medicine)

What does it take to get an IM fellowship program?