Looking for some advice here. Short story... I'm halfway through M3 year due to delaying step 1 and I have 2 options in terms of graduation.
1) Cram, submit a late residency application, and graduate on time
2) Delay a year and be able to submit an application on time
For context, I'm interested in EM or IM fellowship. Discussing with advisors it seems like if I decide to go EM, the best option may be to cram and hope the application is good enough. However if I was thinking IM fellowship it may be better to slow down and have an overall better application. Another thing I'm trying to keep in mind is how much of a red flag graduating a year late will be vs an on time application. Appreciate any thoughts. Thank you!!
1) Cram, submit a late residency application, and graduate on time
2) Delay a year and be able to submit an application on time
For context, I'm interested in EM or IM fellowship. Discussing with advisors it seems like if I decide to go EM, the best option may be to cram and hope the application is good enough. However if I was thinking IM fellowship it may be better to slow down and have an overall better application. Another thing I'm trying to keep in mind is how much of a red flag graduating a year late will be vs an on time application. Appreciate any thoughts. Thank you!!