USMLE Forum Archives - The Match & Residency - IM Vs FM
IM Vs FM
docbul - 02-09-10 18:05
Hey Guys can anone help me wid this....i am confused in ranking between I M and FM.I think i ll get in FM but i want to try for IM...How to rank between these two? Is there a big difference between two in long future?..
I m confused ,need help..
Thanks
docbul - 02-09-10 18:05
Hey Guys can anone help me wid this....i am confused in ranking between I M and FM.I think i ll get in FM but i want to try for IM...How to rank between these two? Is there a big difference between two in long future?..
I m confused ,need help..
Thanks
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Re: IM Vs FM
adonis123 - 02-10-10 02:28 
posted by docbul on 02-09-10 18:05
Hey Guys can anone help me wid this....i am confused in ranking between I M and FM.I think i ll get in FM but i want to try for IM...How to rank between these two? Is there a big difference between two in long future?..
I m confused ,need help..
Thanks
Hey Guys can anone help me wid this....i am confused in ranking between I M and FM.I think i ll get in FM but i want to try for IM...How to rank between these two? Is there a big difference between two in long future?..
I m confused ,need help..
Thanks
In FM u treat patients of all ages and genders ,be it children or adults ; men or women.In IM u only treat adults.
After an FM residency one can go for further training into Sports medicine,Geriatrics,Obstetrics,etc.
After an IM residency one can go for three year fellowships in sub-specialties like Gastro,Cardio,Onco,etc.
It is pertinent to mention that there is no major difference between the practices of a Family Physician and an Internist i.e. an IM doc who has not done any fellowship.Both of them usually earn the same amount.
I think it wud be still wise to rank IM at the top of yur list because FM programs will anyway rank u higher.
Good Luck!
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