Comments on: I Know What I Wanna Be When I Grow Up

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:20:01 +0000

Hi Kendra,
Have you done ob/gyn and peds at wyckoff? If so, can you tell me about the schedule, day/night call, how many students, hands-on experience, any presentations, and anything else in your experience at wyckoff that you think may be helpful?
Thanks!!

By: Castillonis

Castillonis — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:29:44 +0000

Thuc had good advice. If you have time and hours available, try and get an elective rotation at your dream Family / Psych residency so that they get a chance to know who you are. This will increase your chances of being matched at this program and allow you to determine if you like the program and people.

DO is doctor of osteopathy. If you are a DO student at a school such as Western in Pomonona, CA Touro in the Bay area or another DO school you can and will do DO rotations without problems. The CA licensing rotation requirement is for IMG students and you do need to keep up on your paperwork and ensure that your rotations are ACMG certified.

Kendra, I am really glad to read that you are considering a dual program with Family medicine included. You rock : )

By: The Island Med Student

The Island Med Student — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:45:25 +0000

You’re very welcome!

By: Farman

Farman — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:37:08 +0000

Thanks a lot for the info Kendra!

By: The Island Med Student

The Island Med Student — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:42:37 +0000

It is always advantageous to have as much education as possible when applying to medical school (and during, or after). However, I wouldn’t say that it’s a necessary pre-req. It will definitely increase your desirability as an applicant, but I would only shoot for it if it’s something you really want!

By: The Island Med Student

The Island Med Student — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:00:18 +0000

The combined program is 5 years (versus 3 for only fam med or 4 for only psych).

By: The Island Med Student

The Island Med Student — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:58:06 +0000

Well, for example, the ob/gyn rotation at Wyckoff Heights (the hospital I am at) is no longer accredited as an “MD” rotation, but is now a “DO” rotation. I’m actually not 100% sure on why this is so, but we were notified by the hospital and our medical school of the change. All of their other rotations are ACGME “MD” approved rotations. Apparently, only California and Pennsylvania have a problem with this when it comes to obtaining a medical license (and hence residency) in those states. There are many osteopathic physicians at the hospital. I’m assuming it has something to do with this? And the program itself?

By: alexia

alexia — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:11:12 +0000

i meant osteopathic *student*….

By: alexia

alexia — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:09:51 +0000

california is one of the hardest states for *anyone* to get a residency!

also, what do you mean by ‘DO rotations’, i am an osteopathic physician, and I have no clue what a ‘DO rotation’ is…elaborate?

By: c

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:45:04 +0000

I’m happy you’ve figured out what’s best for you and your plans to work towards it. How long is the combined program?