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Quote: Originally Posted by drivesmecraazee I think the OP was talking about IM AND SUBSPECIALITIES, not exactly pure IM docs. Sure there a lots of diagnostic methods but the physician must have some clinical knowledge and abilities in order to know which test/study needs to be ordered, at least that's how it works in a system with socialized medicine, we can't just exploit the state ordering every lab test on the planet. OF course...

Urologists do plenty of diagnosing. The difference is that patients show up for specific issues, and much of the diagnostic work and decision-making is algorithmic. More importantly, for your sanity, there is an end-point for each particular problem, as opposed to an open-ended parade of chronic medical problems to juggle that you would deal with as an internist.

I'm a 3rd year student with mediocre basic science and clinic grades (mostly high passes and passes with a couple honors). I am about to take my Step 1 in Feb since that's when most people at my school take it. I haven't done any research as of yet. How can I best maximize my chances of matching into Urology? I would love to get a Uro residency in New York.