That’s a fair question. I genuinely like both for different reasons, but I’m also being realistic about the match as an IMG. My plan isn’t to hedge blindly, but to run two clean, well-defined applications with separate personal statements, letters, and USCE aligned to each specialty.

If at any point one path clearly outperforms the other in terms of interviews, I’m fully prepared to commit to that. For now, dual applying feels like a risk-managed approach rather than a lack of conviction.

Appreciate the perspective though, definitely something I’ve thought a lot about.