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I finished my rank list today and realized my numb 1 program is realllly where i want to be and I already feel crappy thinking it may very well not happen-that kind of stinks this process
I finished my rank list today and realized my numb 1 program is realllly where i want to be and I already feel crappy thinking it may very well not happen-that kind of stinks this process
After reading this thread, I somehow feel better about being a total psycho lately. Once interviews started, I changed from a model student to a neurotic mess. It's good to know that I'm not the only one and hopefully I'll regain function at some point post-match. I just hope I was able to hide it well enough during interviews.
Chair said:Hi *****,
We are pleased that you think so highly of the residency program at ***** and appreciate very much hearing that you would like to be a resident in our program in 2007. We think extremely highly of you as a candidate and have concluded that you will be an excellent resident. We have been fortunate this year in that we have an exceptionally strong group of applicants. While we can't promise you a position at *****, in past years candidates who were placed as highly on our match list as you are, have matched with our program. If it happens that you match to a program other than ***** for your pathology residency, we hope that you will strongly consider us for fellowship training. We wish you all the best in your career in pathology.
******
Chair, Resident Selection Committee
I emailed my #1 about a week ago to tell them they were #1, here's what I got in my email today. The part that is bolded concerns me. I'm not entirely certain how to interpret this, other than hoping that some people they ranked ahead of me go elsewhere.
It clearly sounds to me that if this path program has 10 spots, he/she isn't in the top 10 of the program's rank list. So this person is just hoping some of the "top 10" decide not to rank this path program. But, this letter is clearly positive and nothing to complain about.
I'm definitely not complaining and I definitely wouldn't alter my rank list based on what a PD says, but it would have been somewhat (although minimally) re-assuring to hear "ranked to match".
I emailed my #1 about a week ago to tell them they were #1, here's what I got in my email today. The part that is bolded concerns me. I'm not entirely certain how to interpret this, other than hoping that some people they ranked ahead of me go elsewhere.
What can I obsess over now? Oh yes... the fact that I don't know s--t and will be a doctor in a few months"
Oh yes... the fact that I don't know s--t and will be a doctor in a few months"
"OK. Now I am kind of depressed after not being jacked up on anticipation. What can I obsess over now?"
I suggest you take up dating, I'm more confident about my CV than my game.
I finished my rank list today and realized my numb 1 program is realllly where i want to be and I already feel crappy thinking it may very well not happen-that kind of stinks this process
Amen to that...If I have to hear one more speech from a chief or attending or whomever about..."Come July 1st, you will be the one with the responsibilty and making the tough decisions and doing the work...blah blah blah" I'm going to toss my cookies. All I can think when I hear that is those poor poor patients that will have me as an intern in July...I don't think I know anything!
haahaahah... If one WAS to go out now a date prior to the match, I think the following scenario may ensue..
Hi, I am "Cant stop thinking about the match". Hmm.. What shall v talk about?
I know!!!
THE MATCH
Wait! Y r u leaving?
After reading this thread, I somehow feel better about being a total psycho lately. Once interviews started, I changed from a model student to a neurotic mess. It's good to know that I'm not the only one and hopefully I'll regain function at some point post-match. I just hope I was able to hide it well enough during interviews.
I have officially retired all functions in my brain that require an IQ above 120 until March 12th.
Dating? I have no interest in humans any more.
Food? I am losing weight by thinking about the match.
Rotations? Who is that man in long white coat that keeps asking me to look at a chart? Doesn't he know I am busy thinking about the match?
Bathroom Brake? Sure, that's the best place to think about the match.
I have officially retired all functions in my brain that require an IQ above 120 until March 12th.
Dating? I have no interest in humans any more.
Food? I am losing weight by thinking about the match.
Rotations? Who is that man in long white coat that keeps asking me to look at a chart? Doesn't he know I am busy thinking about the match?
Bathroom Brake? Sure, that's the best place to think about the match.
I have 3 days left in the MICU after today. I have zero motivation. I hope to get it back before July.
I seem to be passing the time by eating baked goods...and my finger nails.
That's all I've got.
18 days...18 days...18.....days...
My last rotation month is April. I was scheduled for Nephrology with a great preceptor.....but I just changed it to Dermatology. I have no desire, at this point, to round on 10 patients and do 4-5 consults/day. I do have a little gunner's guilt about my switch, but honestly at this point, that month rotation won't do anything for me in regard to internship.
I'd rather chill and enjoy my time before hell starts.
Gunner's guilt. I love it!