IM Question

[U4iA]

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Stupid question. If you do IM can you go back to a subspecialty after having practiced for a few years? Not wouldn't consider doing this, I am just curious. Also, are there different types of IM residencies - for example, one in which you cannot subspecialize?

Thanks for the info...

 

[Jamezuva]

Yes, you can subspecialize after having been out in practive for a few years, but getting a good fellowship will be slightly harder compared to someone who just completed their residency. I'm not aware of any IM tracks which don't allow you to subspecialize afterward.

 

[pikachu]

even the "primary care" tracks?

 

[Jamezuva]

even the "primary care" tracks?

yes...even those...although you may need to be more persuasive during fellowship applic/interviews on why you are changing

 

[U4iA]

even the "primary care" tracks?

this is a totally stupid question, but what portion of IM residencies are primary care tracks? a relatively small amount? how are you able to know if a IM residency is a primary care track or not?

-u4ia