u/drjerio

Hey folks

I'm interested primarily in EM but also in IM. I was wondering how you could manage a competitive dual application, especially in terms of elective distribution + LORs/SLOEs.

I'm assuming I'd have to get at least 3 SLOEs for EM + 3 IM-focused LORs for this to be viable. I'm not sure about how to distribute electives.

Also, do you think a critical care elective would reflect well for IM? Or would reviewers not necessarily be fond of that compared to a GIM or another IM subspecialty elective?

Thanks

Source/original published study: Emergency physician burnout and attrition in Canada: a longitudinal study

Relevant editorial paper: How to stop Canada’s emergency physicians from leaving their profession

CAEP is the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, for those who are unfamiliar.

> After patients speak with the triage nurse as their first point of contact during their emergency visit, they will be invited to access SIENA and answer the chatbot’s prompts to gather further information on their condition. The chatbot will analyze this information using machine learning models to identify patterns that can help clinicians anticipate key elements of a patient’s care—such as their likely diagnosis, the resources they may need, and whether admission is probable—supporting faster, more informed decision-making in the emergency department.

Would this be helpful? Would it be problematic to emergency physicians? Thoughts?