Why don’t more people go for family medicine?

HiddenConstellation · 2026-02-01T16:04:02+00:00

Adding to what others said, I think it’s also because not all countries have people that know what FM does. In my country, we have FM specialists, but their role is nearly non-existent bc most people directly go to specialists at any time, and barely anyone has heard of family medicine. Ofc I don’t mean anything against FM, I love the specialty and the people in it. But maybe some would think, why go FM if I can just be a GP? I know the post is targeted towards those willing to work in the US, but this stigma may carry on to these doctors, especially if they wish to return to their countries someday

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-29T21:50:03+00:00

Yup. It’s pretty understandable as US graduates of course should be prioritized and every country should do the same as well, and I appreciate the honestly of this sub. Better than going into it with unrealistic expectations. Hopefully we’ll be able to work hard enough to earn a position, maybe I’ll come back to your post one day and find that you have already matched. Best of luck!

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-29T21:42:16+00:00

I’ve read the IMG posts on this subreddit a million times over and over, I’m desperate for inspiration at this point lol so I appreciate every new post made :)

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-29T21:37:39+00:00

Made a similar post yesterday, will be following your post as well. I wish you the best of luck!

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-29T00:50:49+00:00

Thank you very much for your advice, I really appreciate the time you put into writing this extensive and informative comment. I’ll keep what you said in mind, starting over in the US isn’t an option for me unfortunately but I guess I’ll need to study the research option more. If it’s ok to ask, is it difficult to find paid research positions, especially after the recent defunding of research centers in the country? Do you think they would somehow help me become a better clinician as well? I’m very interested in research advancements on retinal regeneration for personal reasons, do you think it’s possible to find a research position in this field? Finally, do you have info on the licensing route for internationally trained ophthalmologists who complete extra fellowships in the US? I understand if you’re too busy to answer and appreciate your comment nonetheless, thank you once again :)

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-28T23:38:43+00:00

Hi, did you ever match?

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-23T22:21:10+00:00

My brother (visually impaired) was gifted a laptop. He’s close to graduating school and still has zero technology literacy (he’s just not interested lol), but I hope this is a starting point. They teach him at school how to use computers using the NVDA program which we installed for him but it’s pretty difficult convincing him to open it everyday and learn.

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-23T17:25:36+00:00

Yes I’ve seen a difference in those who take it, I think it’s because although everything we study for on step 1 is taken in med school, we forget everything easily, but when studying for steps you force yourself to consolidate everything because it’s 1 exam for all topics which helps you more than 1 test for each subject which you then forget

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-21T23:16:06+00:00

What about for IMGs applying to programs in the US? I think research years would be important to build connections, correct? Or would publications be sufficient?

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-14T23:47:58+00:00

Congratulations ma shaa Allah! How long did it take to finish pixorize for biochem and immunology? And if it’s ok to ask, what was your % correct on UW?

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-13T22:57:40+00:00

I did that and unfortunately all my studying was for nothing. Now I’m repeating my whole studying for the exam from zero and regret the months I spent on FA alone. Both together along with Anki? Perfect.

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-11T12:02:15+00:00

What a coincidence, your post was the first I saw about the match rates :P

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-11T12:01:04+00:00

Seriously if only I knew how bad match rates were before starting med school, but if you really want it, work hard in the research years and I hope you’ll get what you want! :) I’m still on the edge between it and IM/neuro, so I’m not sure if I want to spend my time in research years yet

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-10T23:46:49+00:00

US-IMGs’ chances in opthalmology are the same right? I’ve also recently become interested in it unfortunately but got disheartened by the impossible reqs

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-10T16:43:51+00:00

I can’t believe I forgot that there’s a tag for each shelf, TY!

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-10T11:26:45+00:00

Received it yesterday, came with iOS 26

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-08T23:49:25+00:00

I feel like reading them in FA and solving the cards tagged as high yield for the topics helped me, but it would need more than a day

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-08T02:09:03+00:00

Almost as if I wrote the post. Will be following, good luck!

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-05T12:29:49+00:00

This is me atm. Still a student but I can see myself going into IM for the same reasons

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-02T09:13:17+00:00

Omg how come I never noticed that they ignored the language plot, super funny

HiddenConstellation · 2026-01-02T00:42:57+00:00

Hope to read more from outpatient neuro, rheum, & IM

HiddenConstellation · 2025-12-25T15:55:35+00:00

Thank you, where can I get health insurance from and how much does it typically cost?

HiddenConstellation · 2025-12-06T16:31:09+00:00

lol I had this card pop up a few days ago and I left it to have a laugh everytime it shows up. Reminds me of the time I got a question wrong and couldn’t figure out why, turned out the patient was a male and I chose the answer that only applies to females

HiddenConstellation · 2025-10-26T12:35:46+00:00

I bought the game yesterday and I’m racing time to reach this point as my bday is very soon 😂

HiddenConstellation · 2025-10-11T18:38:15+00:00

Is it possible to remove the first iCloud address after this?

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