Special Consideration Pathway Pilot Program for International Medical Graduates Who Meet ACGME ’s Exceptionally Qualified Candidate Criteria

I received an email from the ABIM Medical Oncology board discussing a pathway to bypass the US Internal Medicine residency and enter a fellowship program for certification. Similar to the encroachment of APP in medical subspecialties, it is reasonable to have concerns about the potential impact on the availability of fellowship spots or the job market. While addressing the physician shortage is important, it is unclear why governing bodies would resort to truncating training duration or... Read more
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Hematology / Oncology Source Type: forums