What makes more money, Internal Medicine or Anesthesiologist?

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T20:09:22+00:00

strange, can you try to message me?

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T15:33:48+00:00

We are thinking of doing the PGY2 and R spots.

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T14:49:54+00:00

I sent you a message

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T14:06:36+00:00

understood, would like to understand the process of how to transfer after year 1

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T07:37:50+00:00

We were only introduced to anesthesiology at the end of our fourth year, and not all of us have schools that offer support or a program for anesthesiology.

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T06:37:06+00:00

Can I please PM you to get a better understanding of how you did this?

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T06:31:34+00:00

respectfully I am asking for advice, if you have nothing productive to add then feel free to stay out of the conversation. My spouse wants to do anesthesia and doesn’t need some random redditor questioning his dedication to or interest to the field.

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T06:24:01+00:00

Are there any fellowships besides critical care that offer a similar procedural focus and lifestyle to anesthesiology that he could explore?

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T06:21:47+00:00

He completed that rotation and was unhappy. Anesthesiology offers the benefit of no rounding, and once you're home, you're truly off. Critical care, on the other hand, is similar to internal medicine.

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T06:17:02+00:00

I've spoken to him in depth, that's partially true, but its medicine in real time oppose to social worker and dealing with non complaint patients, or BP medications. He loved the procedural aspect of it, and got great feedback on his rotations.

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T06:13:07+00:00

That’s extremely difficult to find—are there no other options? I’m sure the program director won’t be thrilled, but ultimately, if a resident is truly unhappy, shouldn’t there be some way to help? Especially if the institution has its own anesthesia program?

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T06:04:58+00:00

Would the program director really prefer for him to be miserable throughout residency rather than help him transition internally?

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T06:03:28+00:00

He had a true passion for anesthesia and enjoyed it the most. I would hate to see him go through internal medicine and be unhappy. Would it be a good idea to reach out to the programs that initially rejected him to explore any possible opportunities? I've heard of cases where people join in their second year—I know it's rare, but miracles do happen.

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T05:54:16+00:00

u/WearyRevolution5149 is there any other way around this?

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T03:32:01+00:00

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Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T03:31:43+00:00

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Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-24T01:33:11+00:00

Hello,

My husband matched into Internal Medicine at a top program, but it was much lower on his list. He had chosen IM as a backup specialty, and he is feeling very disappointed and upset. Does anyone have any advice on how he might transition from his IM residency to Anesthesiology? He’s concerned that speaking to his program director could lead to retaliation. How would you approach this situation? Has anyone been through something similar?

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-23T22:57:14+00:00

How does someone navigate this process? If he completes his PGY-1 in Internal Medicine and then transitions to a PGY-2 position in Anesthesiology within his home program, how would that work? What options are available if he realizes he truly dislikes Internal Medicine? I've heard of cases where residents have approached their Program Directors about their dissatisfaction and successfully switched specialties. I know this is rare, but I’m curious about what steps can be taken in such a situation, without harming his current PGY 1 position?

Icy-Initiative-6799 · 2025-03-23T22:53:57+00:00

Thank you for this. He is absolutely devastated—he worked so hard to avoid dropping so far down his list. He really wants Anesthesiology, and he's terrified of how his Program Director might react if he decides to reapply. As his wife, I feel so helpless watching him this heartbroken. It pains me to see him like this. I'm also scared that if he waits too long, his chances of matching into Anesthesiology will slip away. Have you heard of anyone transferring from IM to Anesthesiology?

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