Is not being keen on primary care a red flag?

[Sage of Pale Bones]

So in my personal statement I talk about my interest in neurology and PM&R, due to being helped out so much in my life by these doctors, and how I think the mindset of a DO and OMM training can be a great asset for these specialties. I do not say these are the only specialties I am considering but rather mention how much these interest me.

Do you think not mentioning primary care or being interested in it is a red flag for DO schools?

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[Proudfather94]

So in my personal statement I talk about my interest in neurology and PM&R, due to being helped out so much in my life by these doctors, and how I think the mindset of a DO and OMM training can be a great asset for these specialties. I do not say these are the only specialties I am considering but rather mention how much these interest me.

Do you think not mentioning primary care or being interested in it is a red flag for DO schools?

Nah they know that not everyone wants to do primary care. The fact that you mentioned how you think OMM and being a DO as being beneficial will really help.

 

[Sage of Pale Bones]

Nah they know that not everyone wants to do primary care. The fact that you mentioned how you think OMM and being a DO as being beneficial will really help.

Good to know! Ty, and merry Christmas!

 

[Goro]

So in my personal statement I talk about my interest in neurology and PM&R, due to being helped out so much in my life by these doctors, and how I think the mindset of a DO and OMM training can be a great asset for these specialties. I do not say these are the only specialties I am considering but rather mention how much these interest me.

Do you think not mentioning primary care or being interested in it is a red flag for DO schools?

Nope. Just keep an open mind. BTW, PN&R loves DOs.

 

[Angus Avagadro]

Nope. Also FM Sports Med fellowship has lots of MSK, OMM, and procedures for pain management and rehab.

 

[Sage of Pale Bones]

Nope. Also FM Sports Med fellowship has lots of MSK, OMM, and procedures for pain management and rehab.

Nope. Just keep an open mind. BTW, PN&R loves DOs.

Thank you both! Also happy to hear PM&R loves DOs!

 

[FutureDoctor5000]

Something like 40-50% of current DO students enter a non primary care specialty... this is a non issue.

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

So in my personal statement I talk about my interest in neurology and PM&R, due to being helped out so much in my life by these doctors, and how I think the mindset of a DO and OMM training can be a great asset for these specialties. I do not say these are the only specialties I am considering but rather mention how much these interest me.

Do you think not mentioning primary care or being interested in it is a red flag for DO schools?

Stop trying to become the cookie cutter you think schools want and instead just put your best foot forward of who you are. PMR is a very DO friendly field