03-02-2011, 06:32 PM
Hi all, nice discussion, I like this thread very much.
@patho,
I agree, I would apply to both speciality. And also the program will also understand the situation. If they ask i will answer honestly .
@emaemi
For the scramble, the prelim in any speciality will be attractive as scramble is our last chance, right?
During my interview, one of the interviewers adviced me that if i get any prelim position whether that is not your favourite (IM), you just take the chance and next year you can change to the speciality(OG) you want OR you can apply that same speciality (IM) in Categorical position of PGY1 again.
My opinion is we just need to get into this system whatever speciality, later it will be easier if we want to change again.
@jyta
yeah, you should try it as there is no cost and loss by doing scramble.
No one forsee our future.
When i apply ERAS, i subscribed Match A Resident , paid for 70 $ for internal Medicine ( cant remember exactly) for the lists of the program that I were eligible to apply with my credentials.
So you dont need to research every programs, and you won't loose money instead of applying all programs that are not eligible with your credentials.
But i am not sure, it will be worth it if you pay for the lists for scramble.
I hope my answer will help you.
@patho,
I agree, I would apply to both speciality. And also the program will also understand the situation. If they ask i will answer honestly .
@emaemi
For the scramble, the prelim in any speciality will be attractive as scramble is our last chance, right?
During my interview, one of the interviewers adviced me that if i get any prelim position whether that is not your favourite (IM), you just take the chance and next year you can change to the speciality(OG) you want OR you can apply that same speciality (IM) in Categorical position of PGY1 again.
My opinion is we just need to get into this system whatever speciality, later it will be easier if we want to change again.
@jyta
yeah, you should try it as there is no cost and loss by doing scramble.
No one forsee our future.
When i apply ERAS, i subscribed Match A Resident , paid for 70 $ for internal Medicine ( cant remember exactly) for the lists of the program that I were eligible to apply with my credentials.
So you dont need to research every programs, and you won't loose money instead of applying all programs that are not eligible with your credentials.
But i am not sure, it will be worth it if you pay for the lists for scramble.
I hope my answer will help you.