During a 7-year period, those interns randomly assigned to rotate on ID in the first 6 months of their intern year were more likely to become future ID applicants. This supports prior self-reported survey data that early exposure to the field may impact future career choice and suggests that incorporating ID early into the intern experience may increase recruitment. Between July 2008 and June 2015, 143 IM interns met inclusion criteria. Ten (7%) were IDA.

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