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As it is getting close to the rank list day for the osteopathic match, there are several questions that I have not been able to find the definitive answer for and they concern AOA vs ACGME GS program:
1) Can someone complete an osteopathic GS residency and eventually go on to become FACS or are you limited for your entire career to FACOS?
2) Are there any future limitations to completing an AOA residency (and depending on the answer to question #1) on practicing in the US and obtaining practice rights for different hospitals. Does being an FACS open more doors?
3) Will completing an AOA residency vs ACGME limit me somehow in international endeavors? I know not all countries accept the DO degree, but I'm sure they all know what being an FACS is, which may give some leverage?
4) Depending on the answer to question #1, what are the benefits vs limitations of being a FACS vs FACOS in regards to public speaking, publishing, getting teaching positions, politics, etc.
If someone coming from a DO school has good chances for an ACGME GS spot, would they be crazy to go for an AOA spot? There are some AOA programs I like, but I'm worried about future limitations on my career. I have plans on doing alot of international work as well as possibly entering politics in the distant future.
1) Can someone complete an osteopathic GS residency and eventually go on to become FACS or are you limited for your entire career to FACOS?
2) Are there any future limitations to completing an AOA residency (and depending on the answer to question #1) on practicing in the US and obtaining practice rights for different hospitals. Does being an FACS open more doors?
3) Will completing an AOA residency vs ACGME limit me somehow in international endeavors? I know not all countries accept the DO degree, but I'm sure they all know what being an FACS is, which may give some leverage?
4) Depending on the answer to question #1, what are the benefits vs limitations of being a FACS vs FACOS in regards to public speaking, publishing, getting teaching positions, politics, etc.
If someone coming from a DO school has good chances for an ACGME GS spot, would they be crazy to go for an AOA spot? There are some AOA programs I like, but I'm worried about future limitations on my career. I have plans on doing alot of international work as well as possibly entering politics in the distant future.