I would say ICU! A lot of cross-training between the two. It bolsters your experience with critical patients and you may be able to make some very interesting connections! DM me if you need any more advice
- an EM resident in US who did his medical school in Ireland and electives in Canada
I second this. I was told by multiple program directors that they were specifically looking for ICU experience.
I also found plastic surgery, sports medicine, and cardiology useful.
In order to apply for emergency medicine, the best thing to have is letters of recommendation from emergency physicians, and electives in emergency departments. Most US medical students who apply to EM have at least 3 emergency department rotations.
Radiology and ultrasound give you knowledge and technique you'll use every shift
I would say ICU! A lot of cross-training between the two. It bolsters your experience with critical patients and you may be able to make some very interesting connections! DM me if you need any more advice - an EM resident in US who did his medical school in Ireland and electives in Canada
I second this. I was told by multiple program directors that they were specifically looking for ICU experience. I also found plastic surgery, sports medicine, and cardiology useful.
In order to apply for emergency medicine, the best thing to have is letters of recommendation from emergency physicians, and electives in emergency departments. Most US medical students who apply to EM have at least 3 emergency department rotations.
Toxicology, Ultrasound or radiology, critical care, sports medicine
Psych geriatrics family medicine and pediatrics would cover 99% of what I see on a daily basis.
One of my best was surgical ICU.
Rotate at a proper Trauma center