Is it ok to apply for multiple residency programs? - shmab83

[ArchivalUser]

I am an IMG from India. I am mainly interested in Internal Medicine. As a backup plan, I would like to apply for other programs also(Pediatrics and Family Medicine).

Please let me know if I will reduce my chances if I apply for multiple programs. That is, if the program directors know about this will they feel that I am not focused? Or Do they have any chance of obtaining this information from ERAS or other sources?

[ArchivalUser]

many do it, good strategy.
but yes, it shows lack of focus "if" PDs find out.... but they can pretty much determine your interest from the CAF.

[ArchivalUser]

thanks for the reply!!!!btw ,wat do you mean by CAF? is there any means by which they can find out that i have applied to multiple programs..???

[ArchivalUser]

no they cannot.
CAF is the residency application and i meant to say that based on your experience etc that you fill in the CAF, they can guess your specialty of interest

[ArchivalUser]

yeup...u can and u shud....no worries abt the pds or else...they wud be bombarded by zillinon ps/applicants....aint going to memorise u ..... the worst case , u might get ivs in a small program like in im and fm....and u face em over the iv.... again, it is less likely to happen.... ..actually, it is not professional for them to ask u such things or reasoning... at least try to get as many as ivs u can....then u can find a way or story or plan for such things if come up! gl

[ArchivalUser]

agree with john2007, especially if your programs were selected from the lists that are on my site (google: applicantguide residency programs)

[ArchivalUser]

I agree with John's post!

[ArchivalUser]

yes, but make sure these programs are listed in my IMG friendly lists.