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Hi All,
I have a lot of confusion regarding general surgery residencies. Can someone please help me understand:
1) Does going to a 5 vs. 7 year program matter if you want to do a fellowship?
2) Can you NOT do 2 years of research at a 7 year program? If it’s optional, would it hurt your chances if you do not express interest in research during interview at those programs?
3) Can you elected to do 1 instead of 2 years of research at 7 year program or elected to do an extra year of research at a 5 year program?
4) Do you have to do research in something you’ve already been working on or is it okay to pursue something else? A lot of times in med school you just go with what research you can get (not ideal but if you’re too picky you risk not being involved at all).
Thank you in advance. I know these are a lot.
I have a lot of confusion regarding general surgery residencies. Can someone please help me understand:
1) Does going to a 5 vs. 7 year program matter if you want to do a fellowship?
2) Can you NOT do 2 years of research at a 7 year program? If it’s optional, would it hurt your chances if you do not express interest in research during interview at those programs?
3) Can you elected to do 1 instead of 2 years of research at 7 year program or elected to do an extra year of research at a 5 year program?
4) Do you have to do research in something you’ve already been working on or is it okay to pursue something else? A lot of times in med school you just go with what research you can get (not ideal but if you’re too picky you risk not being involved at all).
Thank you in advance. I know these are a lot.