I was looking up info on residencies and I got a little confused on preliminary and transitional years. What are the difference between the two? Is one of them considered better?
Also, I think I read somewhere that some specialties require a preliminary or transitional year. Does this mean you apply to a transitional/preliminary program first and then the next year apply again for the specialty? Or is it like one program where you just start as a transitional/preliminary year?
Thanks!
Also, I think I read somewhere that some specialties require a preliminary or transitional year. Does this mean you apply to a transitional/preliminary program first and then the next year apply again for the specialty? Or is it like one program where you just start as a transitional/preliminary year?
Thanks!
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