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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Hi seniors,
I'm a final year student at one of the local medical schools and just wanted to get some advice. I've fixed my heart on a specialty and cannot see myself doing anything else in the future. It's not one of those super competitive specs, intake rate approx 40%. But with the push towards fam med I'm worried I can't make it in even if I do a few years of MO in the spec.
May I ask what seniors generally look for when considering whether a junior is considered a good fit for a spec? How important are HOship posting evals if the spec I want to go into isn't part of my HO postings? How do I show my interest without coming across as bootlicking?
If I really don't manage to get into this spec locally I would seriously consider going overseas to do residency instead. Wonder if anyone knows if MOH would allow a grant for the bond to be suspended in this case.
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I dont believe you. So many residency interviewees promise everything during the interview
In the end, so many quit half way.
Cannot take the hardwork.
Those that make to ac leave after a few years, or find their spec boring
Residency and specialty training is like finding a spouse.
You think you will love her/him.
Promise till death do us apart.
Rubbish. After a few years you will get sick of the spec, or find the daily grunt unbearable
Why do you think residency attrition overall is 30% and divorce rate in singapore is 30%
Many residents are on life support, so do marriages
The daily grunt will wear you down, no matter how much you love it at the start.
You may find it unbelievable but you will find yourself in same shoe a few years after you got into the so called residency love of your life