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I know that previous threads have been posted about this topic in the past but I still do not understand as I've seen mixed explanations. I am an IMG. My scores are good for the less competitive fields like family medicine, psych, and peds. Internal medicine is looking very very tough. Assuming I match into Family Medicine and complete all 3 years of residency, can I then again apply for a second residency such as Neurology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Rads, IM, Orthopedic Surgery etc? I am assuming that completing a residency and doing well in it will enhance my application. I figured that hey I don't have the credentials to get into a desired field so why not work with what I have and use it at a stepping stone to eventually get into a field that I'll enjoy?Anyways I came across something related to a funding issue for a second residency. How the government won't fund someone trying to start a second residency. At the same time I have seen threads where people mentioned that it is possible to complete 2 residencies and I know of some individuals that completed for example an IM residency and then a Dermatology residency(in the 90's). If someone can please break this down in english for me, that would just be great. Whether or not this is possible. Thanks.