IM/EM Programs

[NYCPRDOC]

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Is there anyone currently pursuing this combined specialty or has any plans of doing so? Can anyone shed some light on how competitive they are (I know that there only 11 ACGME programs nationwide), what your personal experience in this program has been like, what your plans are upon completion, where other graduates have ended up, etc. Any feedback would be useful; if you yourself aren't in said program, but you know someone who is, his/her story would also be greratly appreciated.

**If this issue has already been addressed on SDN, redirect me and I'll be on my way. Thanks.**

 

[whatfun]

I'm not going into EM/IM but my med school (UIC) has a program that's great! One of my IM attendings from last year is the EM/IM director and my 2nd year resident was in EM/IM. Very bright, hard-working people that have options to work in both ER and IM floors, which is a big asset at any hospital as you can fill in holes for them. I think there's lots of useful overlap in the two and many career options (urgent care work, hospital management for example) that are an extension of the combination.

I seriously considered doing EM/IM but EM is not my strength and wasn't as interested in it. I do know, from talking to some other EM/IM people at UIC, that it is a very competitive field as there are so few programs and many of the programs feel very intense. The director at UIC is awesome - very laidback and funny but hard-working too.

I'd be happy to direct you to some residents if you have some questions!

 

[BMW19]

Just curious why you would want combined? Can't an EM doc work in an IM setting and vice/versa? What is the advantage? I'm am curious because it sounds like a nice option and I know there are a few DO programs that are combo but it is an extra 2 years correct?

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[kungfufishing]

no and no. they are very different specialties. The majority of people who go the combined route end up in one or the other.

 

[PimplePopperMD]

There are unlimited career opportunities for EM/IM grads -- based on your interests.

For more information, see www.umem.org, look for em/im link. that will explain the maryland program, and hopefully outline some reasons why to pursue this type of training.

specific questions, I'm happy to entertain. I'm a resident in the Maryland program.

 

[matt_mt19]

I'm interviewing currently for EM/IM and EM positions, no categorical IM spots though. The EM/IM programs have been discussed extensively in the Emergency Medicine forum so I would suggest searching there. If you have specific questions or want to know why I chose the combined just PM me...

 

[BMW19]

Any 4 year programs or are they all 5 years?

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[lateness]

I'm not going into EM/IM but my med school (UIC) has a program that's great! One of my IM attendings from last year is the EM/IM director and my 2nd year resident was in EM/IM. Very bright, hard-working people that have options to work in both ER and IM floors, which is a big asset at any hospital as you can fill in holes for them. I think there's lots of useful overlap in the two and many career options (urgent care work, hospital management for example) that are an extension of the combination.d funny but hard-working too.

I'd be happy to direct you to some residents if you have some questions!

henry ford ahas a good program in IM/EM, i think most of those prog are pretty competitive..
i guess its good for critical care, er and hospit type work.. ask ur peeps