Why do people do a traditional rotating year?

[NRAI2001]

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I know there are 5 states that require it, but what about those people who dont plan on practicing in those states? Why do they do a trad rotating year? Do they scramble into them or go by choice?

Does it help in getting better/competitive residencies when they apply? Would you apply to residencies while your doing the TR year? Are you paid during the TR year?

 

[FrkyBgStok]

from what i understand all osteopathic residencies have a one year traditional rotating year so the only way around it is to go to an MD residency. i may be wrong though.

 

[NRAI2001]

from what i understand all osteopathic residencies have a one year traditional rotating year so the only way around it is to go to an MD residency. i may be wrong though.

What about those people who do a trad year then go on to do a md residency?

Does the trad year count as the intern year for DO residencies?