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Pardon my ignorance, but I felt I would receive a better answer here than in Pre-Medical Osteopathic.
I know it's a bit premature to commit to a single specialty before even beginning medical school, but I have had the opportunity to shadow many types of physicians over the years. Based on those experiences, if I had to pick a specialty, it would be either Peds or ENT.
I figure DOs shouldn't have any problem matching into Peds. However, I am aware ENT is incredibly competitive (impossible for DOs in the current ACGME), especially with the merger having happened by the time I apply for residency/graduate. I know there are about six(?) AOA ENT programs in Michigan, and slightly more than half dozen in total nationwide. Assuming they all become accredited and open to MDs, will ENT still be viable? Would attending a school like MSUCOM and/or being in Michigan help?
Just want a realistic (but still attainable) outlook with regards to this current interest - obviously a lot can change in medical school.
I know it's a bit premature to commit to a single specialty before even beginning medical school, but I have had the opportunity to shadow many types of physicians over the years. Based on those experiences, if I had to pick a specialty, it would be either Peds or ENT.
I figure DOs shouldn't have any problem matching into Peds. However, I am aware ENT is incredibly competitive (impossible for DOs in the current ACGME), especially with the merger having happened by the time I apply for residency/graduate. I know there are about six(?) AOA ENT programs in Michigan, and slightly more than half dozen in total nationwide. Assuming they all become accredited and open to MDs, will ENT still be viable? Would attending a school like MSUCOM and/or being in Michigan help?
Just want a realistic (but still attainable) outlook with regards to this current interest - obviously a lot can change in medical school.
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