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Peds vs IM - 2by2 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2015
I interviewed for both program. Sincerely, I have no preference for either. Assume that the two programs are equal in quality, which field offers better opportunities after residency?
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2015
They are both pretty much the same. Just the obvious difference of kids vs adults. Thats up to you to figure out which you want to treat long term
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2015
if my suggestion count - try not to do peds. Pay sucks and jobs will be relatively limited.
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2015
@qamar: very incorrect
@2by2 : I agree with @ranker2015 ... though you should be decided about specialty on your own. Don't go into peds if you don't have patience dealing with kids/parents
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2015
$$$$ talks.
IM over Peds any days, unless you can establish a practice fast and buy out a retired peds
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2015
never mind the bogus stories you read here.
check this : http://www.medscape.com/features/slideshow/compensation/2014/public/overview#2
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2015
http://www.nejmcareercenter.org/article/compensation-in-the-physician-specialties-mostly-stable/
IM makes more $$$ than peds... But there are exceptions as said by board review. I know FM physicians who make way more than IM.
I all depends on you run your practice