Osteo internship and Allo residency?

[bla_3x]

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Can one do a traditional DO rotating internship as the internship for an allopathic rads residency, or does on need to do an allopathic internship only?

 

[Vince]

Can one do a traditional DO rotating internship as the internship for an allopathic rads residency, or does on need to do an allopathic internship only?

Yes, you can do a traditional rotating internship, then MD Rads residency, as long as the Rads Residency isn't a 5 year program that has a linked internship year....there are a handful of those.

 

[bla_3x]

OK, I know that I am at a disadvantage, etc. for not having taken USMLE...at the time of the boards I did not need them, or so I thought. Originally plan was to go into IM. Anyway, that is the past and is something I have to live with (not going to take step one as a MSIV). I did rock the COMLEX, for what that’s worth and have excellent letters of rec., above average grades, leadership, etc.
The quirk is that it would mean sooooo much to my wife to stay in the west (as close to home, Las Vegas as possible). Anyone know of any western programs that would be feasible in my position, perhaps where a rotation can make a HUGE difference?

Thanks !!

 

[f_w]

Doing the DO internship can have another advantage: There are 5 states that require a DO internship in order to license you as DO (some have exceptions to this rule). So, if you intend to practice in these states, it can be advisable to do the DO internship. The ABR recognizes the DO internship as sufficient for the clinical requirement, no problem here.