Question about prelim year--Can I come back?

[chessknt]

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If I complete a prelim year in IM and go on to derm or anesthesia, is it possible for me back as an IM PGY-2 10+ years later? Or would one have to re-do internship again?

 

[Terpskins99]

If I complete a prelim year in IM and go on to derm or anesthesia, is it possible for me back as an IM PGY-2 10+ years later? Or would one have to re-do internship again?

As long as it is an accredited ACGME (or AOA for osteopathic) PGY1 year, it should count.

 

[megawhizz]

I believe the IM PD will have to apply to the ABIM for credit for prior training. This may help: http://www.abim.org/certification/policies/general-policies-requirements.aspx#deficits