Oh . We don ' t get the comics here . <| sep |> I am quite confused by this question . AOA IM residency program ? Is that to mean that you are an MS 3 that has achieved junior AOA ranking ? If so congratulations . If not , what did you mean ? Also I don ' t think anyone would recommend doing 5 awayaudition rotations . That is exceptionally many , and you would end up doing an audition rotation well after the rank list submission deadline unless the timeline has changed since I went to school . ACGME accredited is preferable is confusing . Are you considering going to an unaccredited residency ? I don ' t think I can recommend doing that at all . Finally , I am confused by you saying the deadline for IM isn ' t for a few years if you are currently an MS 3 ? You will have to apply for IM residency at the same time as everyone else . Did you mean fellowship ? If you can clarify these points I ' d be happy to answer to the best of my ability !