hi necker - abc_1

[ArchivalUser]

yes, I completely understand that not liking the program is not a good reason to give but what do you suggest in a scanario like this where you feel stuck up at a place you don't want to be in? I am sure the program you apply to would also be apprehensive as to why you are leaving the prior one. So would you suggest dropping out anyways by giving a better reason or completing your residency at that program only?
Thanks a ton

[ArchivalUser]

It is a very personal decision. In the first place you should have a position in mind or semi-arranged somewhere. And that can be tough unless you have a big reason (like a spouse) to move there. If you just leave the program, then the rest of program can see you as a quiter, someone with no commitment. On the other hand, I am sure it can be really hard to spend 3 years in a place you totally dislike. if you have visa issues, you should think on those too.

I am really hoping that this is just a hypothetical question. In that case, as I reccomended before, do not sign a prematch or rank a program unless you believe you will be able to spend 3 years in there and that you think that you will be able to achieve your goals.

[ArchivalUser]

It is a hypothetical question in the sense that right now I am not in that 'stuck up' position but the thing is that I am unsure, like everyone else whether I will match to my top choices or not. But I don't want to stay unmatched either. So if I match to a program that's last on my list, should I think of quitting it next year in a hope to match at a better place or just stay put where I am?
I am really apprehensive and confused and that's why I was desperate to get your opinion. Thanks a lot for all the help

[ArchivalUser]

Quitting can be harmful, and probably more risky than beneficial. Do you think that the program will give you some days off for you to interview at another program?

I know that people start to be a little afraid about not matching when the final date approaches. Hell, I was a little nervous and I ranked 20 programs (the maximum permitted as a couple match)...but fortunately for me, I was willing to work at all of them, because they were nice programs overall, or at least they looked like it. I could had paid a little extra to rank a few more programs but I wasn't really convinced about them so we didn't rank them. We ended matching at our top program, so we were afraid for nothing. Believe me,it is not worth it to rank a program you absolutelly hated.

Good luck

[ArchivalUser]

After listening to stories of being unmatched after ranking 20+ programs, I am scared to death and I just don't want to go unmatched.
What you are saying sounds really good that don't rank a program if you don't think that you would like to work there. Right now I think my priority is to get a residency but when I think further on it, I do realize that it won't be easy to work at a place you don't like.
But according to you, either I take the risk of ranking lesser programs or if I don't, I should stay at the program I match to regardless of it being good or bad because the repercussions of quiiting are bad.
Thank you very much!