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In terms of qualification for the ESI designation, why are postdoctoral periods treated differently than medical residency periods, especially since residencies prepare for clinical research?

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In terms of qualification for the ESI designation, why are postdoctoral periods treated differently than medical residency periods, especially since residencies prepare for clinical research?

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The 10-year ESI period was designed to allow for a consistent time period of research activities between applicants. While postdoctoral periods generally are devoted to research and research training activities, medical residency periods generally are not.