Annika Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 There are a few- the Bassett one looks promising, but it also looks like there is one in Iowa perhaps? I am in my 2nd year, and am an older student. I want to do rural medicine- and can only believe that having experience in this area, no matter where I end up, would be helpful. But is it? Would it put me in a better place for being hired at the end? would it be something that a hospital might see as appealing? Or might some see it as a threat? (I'd hope not- the idea of having a PA that could staff and be able to cover the essential thing that *might* happen seems like a good idea....) I'd guess the other option would be to attend a ton of CME's my first several years, but I'd think the real thing with patients might make a lot more sense. Are there any stats about how many apply to programs? Any thoughts or personal experiences with such a residency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annika Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 There are a few- the Bassett one looks promising, but it also looks like there is one in Iowa perhaps? I am in my 2nd year, and am an older student. I want to do rural medicine- and can only believe that having experience in this area, no matter where I end up, would be helpful. But is it? Would it put me in a better place for being hired at the end? would it be something that a hospital might see as appealing? Or might some see it as a threat? (I'd hope not- the idea of having a PA that could staff and be able to cover the essential thing that *might* happen seems like a good idea....) I'd guess the other option would be to attend a ton of CME's my first several years, but I'd think the real thing with patients might make a lot more sense. Are there any stats about how many apply to programs? Any thoughts or personal experiences with such a residency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayla2013 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 from what i hear it basically allows you to have more autonomy fresh out of [residency]. it wont hurt but i dont think NOT going will hurt you when it comes to getting hired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayla2013 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 from what i hear it basically allows you to have more autonomy fresh out of [residency]. it wont hurt but i dont think NOT going will hurt you when it comes to getting hired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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