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given they receive thousands of applications each year, and the reviewers change year to year, you should be safe to reuse essays. A lot of essays sound pretty generic anyways, so no harm.

I used a letter from FM for my IM application and had no issues getting interviews or acceptance. I think a strong letter matters more than the specialty it came from, particularly for IM

your stats are better than mine. continue the hard work, keep up grades, and apply across canada. You should be fine.

lung sounds are particularly difficult, because of poor respiratory effort on part of the patient, or if you cannot have the pt seated upright (obese, obtunded, frail) etc. CXR ftw.

you know, this may reflect more on me being a shitty resident, but I would say there are very few physical exam findings I would actually hang a diagnosis on. For example for CHF - you might hear some crackles in the lungs, but I would also look for peripheral edema (way easier to reproduce) or pretend to look at JVP. Ultimately there are further investigations that you would use in practice: CXR (for PNA and CHF), BNP, hyponatremia, bedside ultrasound etc. And for obs, I don't think I've ever checked for cervical dilation lol.

I find NEJM knowledge +, or MKSAP are good resources for IM - been using it in R1 for studying purposes

I was also conflicted between the two. I originally gunned FM due to flexibility, but ultimately chose IM in my final year due to the following factors: 1) I don't want to see peds 2) option to subspecialize 3) option to work in community/clinic and/or hospital 4) pay/volume of work - don't need to see as many patients in a day compared to FM. can spend longer time per patient 5) prestige - even in residency, preceptors (especially those from other disciplines) treat you as though you have a huge differential for every presentation 6) satisfaction working up challenging cases

yes it's not uncommon.

does anyone know if away electives are allowed?

Littmann cardiology IV is most commonly used. Electronic ones are definitely better though. You buy your own steth. There is usually someone who organizes a group buy, but discounts aren't that great compared to what you can get from the littmann site or amazon.

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they prob wont know

wtf, where's the pink????

you can also apply through Alberta Student loans. The govt will cover your tuition + throw in a few thousand in grants if you're an Albertan resident

they consider both courses equally