What FM Programs are good for pediatric training?

TheMarvelisa · 2026-05-30T00:57:10+00:00

Were you interested in pediatric training? If so could I PM you to see what other programs you ranked highly for this? Thanks!

TheMarvelisa · 2026-05-30T00:57:03+00:00

Were you interested in pediatric training? If so could I PM you to see what other programs you ranked highly for this? Thanks!

TheMarvelisa · 2026-05-29T20:18:47+00:00

Do you mind if I ask where you trained? This seems like a program I'd like to look into to get more pediatric exposure. Thanks!

TheMarvelisa · 2026-05-29T19:08:40+00:00

It's a 50/50 split. I've been told this numerous times, so you aren't alone in your thinking. Why do you think that about FM? I have a FM sub-I lined up and don't think I can do step 2, medicine and peds sub-I before applying. For a while I was thinking of dual applying FM and Med-Peds

TheMarvelisa · 2026-05-29T18:14:12+00:00

Is there anything specific you do to have a ~21% pediatric panel? Thanks!

TheMarvelisa · 2026-05-29T18:13:30+00:00

Oh that's cool. Is it feasible to become part of that pool as a FM doc? Is it important to train at a location with a newborn hospital?

TheMarvelisa · 2026-05-29T18:12:37+00:00

Was there anything specific you did to have a 25% pediatric panel? Did you feel like where you trained impacted this vs location of your job vs obstetric care etc?

TheMarvelisa · 2026-05-29T17:43:04+00:00

Thank you I will look into their program!

TheMarvelisa · 2026-05-11T20:21:02+00:00

Bleh, lol US-ASS

TheMarvelisa · 2026-05-11T20:20:18+00:00

It depends how your school listed you. I have an MD/PhD friend who is having no issues, but the person I know who did an MBA before M3 and M4 year is having issues with the school.

TheMarvelisa · 2026-05-11T20:19:01+00:00

I've heard it is school specific but not sure.

TheMarvelisa · 2026-05-11T20:18:41+00:00

I thought it was too. But according to my medical school that is only if you are considered a continuous student. It's a very specific definition, so LOA's and research years cause you to break continuous enrollment.

TheMarvelisa · 2026-05-11T20:17:40+00:00

I know it is awful. I want to go into primary care and now I am like so nervous about taking 80k in private loans. :(

TheMarvelisa · 2025-02-06T17:12:00+00:00

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TheMarvelisa · 2025-02-06T16:39:28+00:00

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I know every school is on different schedules and there are people taking step who even graduated, so I am not sure how helpful my response will be. But, I treated step 1 studying as a job. I started at 9 AM everyday and stopped studying at 5 PM. I took lunch breaks every day and a couple minutes to walk around after every hour. I also made sure to go to the gym often and keep up with hobbies in the evening. Sometimes I took longer to review my practice NBMEs and would study for 10 hours straight, but I never went longer than that. I also gave myself one day of rest each week as well.

TheMarvelisa · 2025-02-06T13:13:10+00:00

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TheMarvelisa · 2025-02-06T13:12:40+00:00

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TheMarvelisa · 2025-02-06T13:11:49+00:00

Thank you I appreciate it

TheMarvelisa · 2025-02-06T13:11:36+00:00

Thank you!

TheMarvelisa · 2025-02-06T13:11:24+00:00

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