fromd4rk2light
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Hi! I am an incoming PGY-1 who recently matched at a Top Radiology program located in the Midwest (R1 year starting '24). While I am tremendously grateful to have matched at a cush, world class program, I seem unable to shake my interest in Ophthalmology that flourished through multiple rotations in medical school. I applied to Ophthalmology this past cycle and unfortunately went unmatched despite having many interviews. I know that Radiology is an excellent field, and I would very happily train at my currently-assigned institution, but it hurts me to summarily dismiss both the long days at the slit lamp trying to independently work up patients and catch the neovascularization of their irises as well as the many hours shadowing cataract surgery hoping to one day perform one myself.
This is a serious inquiry, and I wanted to create this post to signal to 1. Ophthalmology residents in the class of '27 who discover that they may be happier in another comfortable, well-compensated field and 2. Program Directors that are looking to either expand their resident complement or fill an unexpected vacancy. For the latter, I understand that a handful of positions open each year and are often filled internally, so I wanted to proactively advertise my interest as a well-qualified resident for any that may arise. I have 2 academic mentors well-known in the field of Ophthalmology who are happy to advocate on my behalf for any vacancies, and I have a very strong resumé for any PDs interested (AOA, competitive step scores, research awards and multiple 1st author publications). Please direct any communications to [email protected].
This is a serious inquiry, and I wanted to create this post to signal to 1. Ophthalmology residents in the class of '27 who discover that they may be happier in another comfortable, well-compensated field and 2. Program Directors that are looking to either expand their resident complement or fill an unexpected vacancy. For the latter, I understand that a handful of positions open each year and are often filled internally, so I wanted to proactively advertise my interest as a well-qualified resident for any that may arise. I have 2 academic mentors well-known in the field of Ophthalmology who are happy to advocate on my behalf for any vacancies, and I have a very strong resumé for any PDs interested (AOA, competitive step scores, research awards and multiple 1st author publications). Please direct any communications to [email protected].