Residency Internship: Categorical vs Advanced vs Transitional vs Preliminary

[@DrMadalyn]

So what do y'all think - does my specialty match my personality? If not, what specialty do you think I fit with best!? If you're applying to residency in the US, I hope this helps - I know it's all so confusing. But you can do it, and I'm rooting for every single one of you!

[@micahperrymoreno]

currently waiting for the results of our medical board exams here in the Philippines. They come out in a few days-maybe tomorrow! Wish me luck 🙏🏻

[@sophiadaniel5400]

I would love to hear more about your journey into specifically matching into Derm! I'm currently an M1 and taking all the tips and advice I can get!

[@sandeepsinghbhatti4084]

@@micahperrymoreno nov 2020 ???

[@micahperrymoreno]

@@sandeepsinghbhatti4084 yah!

[@sandeepsinghbhatti4084]

@@micahperrymoreno good luck ate pasado ka sure ako...... balitan mo ako dito later ....lol

[@hnfalenezi6380]

ok so I'm an engineer working in oil and gas industry and have no idea why I'm watching this video but I'm really enjoying it. I enjoy watching all of your utube videos.

[@ernestmichaeltorres8784]

Haha I’m in IT and yeah, me too

[@jenm2597]

10/10 recommend living in different parts of the USA. I'm a northern California city girl who bounced around the rural Midwest and Mountain West in my 20's, different halves of California between 30-35, and am now settled in the PNW. I got to experience so many different things that I never thought I'd ever try.

[@DrMadalyn]

YESSS!! You learn so much about the world and about yourself when you do this!

[@docsheth]

This is awesome, you helped clarify so many questions students often have. Thank you and best wishes to you!

[@DrMadalyn]

Yay I'm so glad!!

[@cee3402]

Hi! Can't wait for this, love from the Philippines ❤🇵🇭

[@DrMadalyn]

Hehe much love!!

[@Thewiz729kdojdj]

This is a really good video because I was actually really confused about the process

[@LucileChoub]

Hi Madalyn! I just discovered your channel 3 hours ago, and I already binge watched your 15 first vlogs 😭😭😭 You’re a gorgeous and inspiring woman! I’m really happy I found such an interesting med vlogger! I’m not into med, I’m a fifth year food engineer, but f*ck I’m sure I’m gonna regret not trying out med school... here in France the system is pretty different (undergrad, med school, res) and I feel like it’s a lot less exciting than the one in the US! So I really love following your journey through residency! Thank you for doing what you do! 💃🏻

[@minhajrahman8592]

Loved this! Any chance you can talk about what you believe were the strong points of your application that allowed you to match in a competitive specialty like dermatology? Thanks!

[@ariannasandoval6869]

Hi Madalyn! Thank you for the information!!! I appreciate the help and guidance so much. I'm not even close to med school or residency, but it is what I'm working towards! So glad I found your channel a couple weeks back. Especially since you're specializing in Dermatology, which is what I want to do as well! have a wonderful day, looking forward to your other videos

[@DrMadalyn]

Aww I'm so so glad you're here!!

[@Studywithchu]

Thank you! This was so informative and easy to understand :) part of me is excited by and scared of the ERAS/Match process.

[@DrMadalyn]

I felt like it was still so confusing even after going through it myself haha so I'm glad you found it easy to understand :)

[@xoxoplz09]

Thank you for dedicating a video to clearing up this confusing topic up! I love your energy, encouragement, and the time you dedicate to paying it forward. You're a true inspiration to us =) and congrats on your match!

[@DrMadalyn]

Aww I'm so glad you found this video useful! And wow 🥺 Thank you so much for your kindness.. my heart is bursting!!

[@hussein7094]

So much positive energy here. Thank you so much

[@DrMadalyn]

Aww thank YOU!

[@unboxingangel5845]

I think it suits you. Well because i kinda have the same happy and positive attitude as you do and wanna be a doctor as well so i look at you as my inspiration 🥺💗

[@DrMadalyn]

Aww hehehe YAY!! That makes me so ecstatic!

[@Shaki-v4love]

Oh, your lovely energy really brightened a daunting process that I am trying to wrap my head around! ❤🌷

[@DraakMD]

Your energy is contagious! Awesome content. Keep it up!

[@kimcrew9125]

Your specialty defs fits your personality! Thank you clarifying the process of residency and matching as well as sharing your own experience. Very insightful and helpful🥰🙌

[@1024specialkay]

Besides freida, residency explorer is great to research residency programs too! Lovely video Madalyn :)

[@PrincessAdobo]

Your charisma would be perfect in any speciality you want, Madalyn! But I will be honest, I wish I had you as my doctor as a 9 year old patient. You would make the lives of many children and their families so happy.

[@DrMadalyn]

Aww this means so much to me!! Thank you

[@laylatran665]

Wow! You are so inspiring, new favorite youtuber :)

[@bleachgx1]

I was so confused when you talked about intern and residency at others videos cause in my country it is complete different things, a intern is a Med student at the last 2 years (we have 6 years of college at total) and a resident is a doctor who finished the med school and did take a exam to one medical specialty. But after this video I figure out residency is so complex and complicated at US hahaha

[@DrMadalyn]

Hahaha yes it's very confusing!!

[@errolsardena7228]

i also See myself vlogging my med journey but i’m just senior highschool student how i wish to start meds earlier

[@DrMadalyn]

Don't rush yourself :) Enjoy life as it comes!

[@rahmascorner3517]

Nice, looking forward to know the difference between these pathways !💛

[@DrMadalyn]

Hehe hope it was helpful!

[@glendymorales6746]

So happy to see you today!! 🤩

[@DrMadalyn]

Hehe happy to see you!!

[@celestinekim7239]

Your videos are all so neat and organized and so so so nice!!

[@DrMadalyn]

Aww thank you!! Haha I'm trying my best..

[@monishalewis1276]

This is really a great video. I am really loving this vibe. Get out the box.

[@ClarissaRose]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!!! It was really helpful!!!!

[@bahjaahmed2815]

thanks i really enjoyed watching the video, and i always thought that you will choose what specialty ypu get into, what where you hoping to match into or was it always dermatology

[@DrMadalyn]

You do choose what specialty you apply for, but you only get to enter into that specialty if you match. into it :) I've pretty much always wanted to match derm!

[@gwen5949]

Love this video! Can you do a video for pre-med students? I'm currently a High School Senior aspiring to become an Obgyn.

[@DrMadalyn]

Sure!! What kind of video for premeds are you looking for?

[@gwen5949]

@@DrMadalyn Good extracurriculars, your personal experience with research, good classes to take for non pre-meds, and planning your classes. I hope that made sense, I realize some of these topics might be a little blurry for you as you’ve already graduated med school.

[@jessicac1101]

Yess I’m aspiring for the same is there anyway if you have time to follow up with a video for this Madalyn ?

[@kavitagopal4915]

Thank you ! This helped it make sense to me!!

[@honeypotfilms6066]

the queen has posted 👑 - honeypot films

[@DrMadalyn]

Hahaha you are TOO kind!

[@CurlyGirlChey]

Omg THANK YOU for breaking this down!

[@DrMadalyn]

Hehe you're welcome!! I hope you found it useful!!

[@lydiamcdonald2604]

Such a inspiration and a mood!

[@DrMadalyn]

Haha you're too sweet!

[@kaitlyntan8]

love your videos🥺 they put me at ease

[@DrMadalyn]

Aww I'm so glad

[@stephanievmor]

your videos inspire me so much! 🌻

[@DrMadalyn]

Aww I'm so glad you're here!

[@gabriella5771]

U are such a nice person Subscribed in the first minute

[@DrMadalyn]

Aww this made my day!! Thank you!!!

[@tedxiao957]

Great video as always! Admire your spirit of adventure. Do you miss your family in TX? 7:25 is so cute. More vlogs please! #theMuses

[@DrMadalyn]

Hehe thank you!! And yes I really do.. ):

[@tedxiao957]

@@DrMadalyn ): xmas is coming soon!

[@GojuGaming]

awesome energy at 1:30 am, now i cant sleep

[@DrMadalyn]

Hehe thank you for tuning in!

[@RyanAmplification]

There are two other preliminary programs. OB/GYN and pediatrics also do preliminary years, but there are only 15 and 20 programs respectively.

[@johnlevine3384]

Thank you for the informative video!

[@DrMadalyn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MelleshieAres]

Thank you for sharing and so informative! 💁🏻‍♀️ Stay safe and hope to meet you soon!! See ya next week!!! 💕✌️Sunday post pls or 1am in Ph hahaha

[@DrMadalyn]

Hehe I'm so glad you thought so!

[@dhruvaiyer1485]

Hi! Is the process any different for international students?

[@DrMadalyn]

It's the same :)

[@ympro2b]

​@@DrMadalyn I mean...not really. IMGs (international medical graduates) have a few more hoops to jump through. Applying and matching is much harder. They generally will not match into big academic centers (with few exceptions), and have a much harder time matching in competitive specialties...like derm. Great channel! But the process is significantly different for IMGs. Ive got too many IMG friends and relatives not to comment.

[@Sexdewana]

@@ympro2b I’m an img and the PROCESS is the exact same. We take the same USMLE board exams. The only difference now may be with CS being canceled due to Covid, many imgs have to take an alternate route. Otherwise we still complete an eras application and interviews and use The Nrmp match system. Of course it’s harder for an IMG but if you work hard and have decent board scores you should be ok as an IMG.

[@youssefmasmoudi5496]

@@Sexdewana obviously the exams are the same. But how you prepare for the exams, where you take the exams (more IMGs take it in Houston), shadowing, clinical exposure, research, letters of recommendation, visas all very different. So the process is not the same. That’s why I have so much respect for IMGs who overcome what I think is a harder application process.

[@Sexdewana]

@@youssefmasmoudi5496 I hear ya. But we prepare the same way. The teachings are different per school. But the exam prep books are the Exact same. As for visas, that’s for non US citizen Imgs, but believe it or not many IMGs are US citizens lol like myself. But I understand your point and it’s nice you are supportive of them/us.

[@megharajput7847]

Super helpful! Can you talk about your path to derm, like what you did for your application and how does the AOA residencies work for specialties like derm? Thanks!!

[@DrMadalyn]

Yes I will in a future video!!

[@megharajput7847]

Thank you!!!

[@MuhammadZeeshan-dk1kg]

Very good explained.. Thanks 😋

[@terresataylor2833]

Hello Dr.Musings, I LOVE all of your vlogs. However this one Audio is a little bit hard on the headphones and this is very important and good information. Wasn't sure if you wanted the feedback? Again I love your vlogs :D

[@DrMadalyn]

Hehe thank you for the feedback - I really appreciate it! Planning on getting a microphone as soon as I'm not operating at a financial deficit :)

[@terresataylor2833]

@@DrMadalyn I hear you on that one! and the microphone is just a later thought your videos are awesome how they are ^^

[@mariamkk7823]

Hiya ur so inspiring I’m new and I was wondering did you match into ur specialty or did u pick ur specialty I’m just really curious

[@pranishaadhikari1846]

U inspire me so much❤

[@DrMadalyn]

Aww you are too sweet!

[@dananguyen2388]

Can you make a video on studying for the MCAT or about your application journey?

[@DrMadalyn]

I will try! It's been so long

[@ieod-ri2zp]

@@DrMadalyn make a video about your migration

[@AhmedAyman-nq2kv]

That's awesome! Thank you and keep inspiring. I'm a third year med student and you gave me some hope

[@sarahhh7861]

Thanks Madalyn!

[@MuhammadZeeshan-dk1kg]

Congratulations 😇

[@roughrider5796]

Why do some specialties require a prelim or transitional year? Also, are you able to choose whether you do a transitional year or a prelim year? Or does that also depend on the specialty? For example, say Dermatology requires you to do a transitional year. Could you opt for a prelim year instead?

[@DrMadalyn]

You can do either TY or prelim if your specialty is an advanced position :)

[@bruceylee8670]

Is this process the same for medical doctors as well? I remember you saying you’re a DO Osteopath

[@DrMadalyn]

Yes it’s the same! :) MDs and DOs apply to the same residency programs all under the ACGME accreditation council

[@bruceylee8670]

@@DrMadalyn Oh thats amazing, and good to know. I didn't know DOs could be dermatologists. congrats!

[@laislabella]

Hello Madalyn. You dissects frogs wen you studying?

[@gcjohntoledo]

Very timely

[@DrMadalyn]

Hehe good luck!

[@amandad.2321]

Hi! I was wondering if you could include closed captioning for those that are hard of hearing or deaf. Thank you!

[@DrMadalyn]

Oh I would love that!! But.. how do you do that? LOL sorry I'm quite new to KZbin

[@amandad.2321]

@@DrMadalyn I believe you go to ‘Video Manager’ and click the ‘Edit’ button next to the video(s) you want to caption. Select the ‘Subtitles and CC’ tab at the top right of the screen. In the ‘Add new subtitles or CC’ drop-down menu, select the language! :)

[@DrMadalyn]

@@amandad.2321 Ohh do I have to type it in myself!?

[@amandad.2321]

@@DrMadalyn I don't think so!

[@CakeSweetness]

How is neuro surgery matched can you guide me?

[@edwardlopez5930]

The muses 😱 so beautiful name

[@ruthbabe101]

Hi! Do all internal medicine residency programs offer prelim years?

[@prethushakavarthapu5872]

Those who are about peruse IM -Preliminary have opportunity in fellowship programmers ? , how you rate as compared to Categorical.

[@soureeyadeb3164]

Can't we choose our lines, like I want to become a neurosurgeon. So can't I choose it by myself?

[@ilushachka]

Thank you so much for this video! Could you explain what is the difference between university programs, affiliated, and community programs? Does it mean that the program is not as good if it is a community program?

[@DrMadalyn]

Not at all!! It all depends on what you're looking for in your residency training. University programs will be research and academics heavy, vs. community programs will be more intimate and you'll have more one on one interaction with faculty! That's just in general

[@ilushachka]

@@DrMadalyn Thank you so much for your response :)

[@ayeshukhan7136]

But what if I get matched to a program that I don't wanna specialize in?

[@sandeepsinghbhatti4084]

Thanks for this amazing video learned a lot and you made confusion go away..... btw are you Filipino?

[@DrMadalyn]

Yay I'm glad! And no I'm not :)

[@NMcc570]

@@DrMadalynVietnamese origin I guess, she’s so pretty and smart 💖

[@5oncloverst86]

We know your glasses are from warbyparker but what style ?! 🙏🏼

[@anshumansikka7045]

Does neurosurgery residency require transitional and preliminary years ?

[@MohamedSayed-hj3gy]

The video is great but the music in the background is terrible and bustling

[@asmahuq9466]

You didn't go through usmle or plab?

[@raaga9382]

what does it mean when someone says i matched into pgy 1 internal medicine

[@vans4lyf2013]

Why do people do a research year after intern year if they've already matched into an advanced program? Just to have something to do? Can you match into an intern year programme without applying for a categorical year? Does anyone ever do that?

[@DrMadalyn]

This is only if they match into an advanced program while they're doing their intern year, because they'd have to wait a year before starting their advanced program. If you matched both your intern year and your advanced program as a 4th year med student, then no need for a year in between :)

[@anastaciapaunovic]

Do you choose your speciality?

[@williamkelly5689]

My wife is a doctor

[@bomul-9784]

👉Portuguese subtitles please. I love watching your videos, but I don't understand anything. Put a Portuguese subtitle!! 🙏🙏🤩

[@Jenny-xg7wy]

❤️

[@DrMadalyn]

[@leah1602]

hi mad, i would love to work in the states when i finish university 🥺🥺🥺I would love to be do

[@DrMadalyn]

Haha we'd love to have ya!

[@royturiiz5807]

how many years are u forever looking younger 😻

[@DrMadalyn]

Hahaha that's so nice! I'm in my mid-to-late 20s 😁

[@banish7240]

Hello I hope you are doing ok. How are you doing? no but really how are you really doing? I wish you the best.

[@DrMadalyn]

You are so thoughtful

[@banish7240]

@@DrMadalyn I’m doing ok. I have a infected ear currently. I have punctured ear drums which isn’t fun. I saw that you aren’t doing so well actually. .-. I follow on Instagram and I’m happy that you have your beautiful husky to be with you.

[@bibeksharma160]

love from Nepal ❤️❤️ do check via Google map where it is

[@DrMadalyn]

I know where Nepal is!! Hehe I have a friend from there :)

[@bibeksharma160]

@@DrMadalyn oh thats great. I am 4th year medical student studying in Nepal and i loved to watch your videos , lots of love

[@banish7240]

hello :D

[@DrMadalyn]

hi!

[@lafilletimide9534]

cute🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@flamebows5814]

Please get a microphone if you’re interested in doing more of these type videos

[@DrMadalyn]

Hahaha yes I've been meaning to as soon as I'm not operating at a financial loss 😅

[@lmnop9829]

My vids are almost as cool as yours 😎

[@DrMadalyn]

Hahaha you give me too much credit

[@loving60s]

Great video, but the comment about four years of medical school not being enough to practice as a physician really rubbed me the wrong way... You have PA's and NP's with only a couple years of specialized schooling - many programs are fully online as well - and very few, if any, standardized exams, running around playing doctor right after graduation (with MD/DO supervision if the patients are lucky). Yet, four universally rigorous years of medical school with multiple STEP exams are somehow not enough? No one else in the healthcare team gets this much formal medical training as physicians, plain and simple. Please do not downplay the knowledge and expertise of your fellow physicians

[@DrumBoy728]

Hey I think she was referring to the fact that medical school graduates still have a lot to learn in residency. Book learning and rotations are way different from being a resident with your own patients and having the ability to make serious decisions for your patients. Lots of physicians say they don’t really know how to be a doctor come residency. I don’t think she meant to offend you in any way Dizzy Lizzy.

[@DrMadalyn]

@@DrumBoy728 exactly this - thank you!! I wasn’t even thinking about APPs tbh and only have the greatest respect for them!