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robkosh97
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07/26/04 - 09:23 AM

what do u mean by primary care or categorical internal medicine when u apply for residency in internal med??????? i see these 2 thigns when i research hospitals. what is the difference between the two???

bbb
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07/27/04 - 09:42 AM

Primary care will have a little more clinic time than categorical. There is no real difference between the programs.

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lf777
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08/15/04 - 08:47 PM

Hi

Also, primary care is intended for those who obviously want to practice primary care, so if you want a fellowship, this is not for you.

good luck
lf

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