Any PGY2 transfer slot?

[MudPhud20XX]

Do you know if there is any program that has a PGY2 radonc transfer slot in this coming July? How do I find out such info?

Thank you!

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[GapCalc]

ResidentSwap.org: Residency Vacancies and Resident Swap Positions

I'm not sure how legit this is, but it looks like there are other people searching for spots.

 

[elementaryschooleconomics]

Do you know if there is any program that has a PGY2 radonc transfer slot in this coming July? How do I find out such info?

Thank you!

This is pretty hard to do, and I've only seen program transfers happen under unusual circumstances - program closure, like CPMC or Hahnemann, or having inside info through colleagues that someone intends to leave a program you're interested in, which in and of itself is (currently) rare.

In addition to the website GapCalc posted, SDN also has a forum.

 

[RSAOaky]

I recall a post a while back from someone that had completed their internship and, prior to starting PGY2, arranged for a program swap. Everyone had agreed to it, but I seem to recall it being a contractual issue as far as ACGME goes or something along those lines and they had to complete their originally matched PGY2 position. Maybe someone else can find the post.

 

[evilbooyaa]

You may get some yield (not necessarily for a swap) in looking for an open PGY-2 position. For example, Jefferson or other programs that had to SOAP last year but didn't take (or fill their full complement) in the SOAP are likely still looking for a resident to fill their position.

Of course getting your current institution to agree to go down a resident is its own worry, but a good program (IMO) would prefer to let you out of your contract if they knew you weren't going to be happy for 4 years for a place that has a spot and is a better fit.

 

[RadRadRad]

Aren’t residency contracts technically year to year? I don’t think anyone can stop you from leaving other than by giving bad references. I expect a lot more movement with programs not filling/applicant pool shrinking

 

[evilbooyaa]

Aren’t residency contracts technically year to year? I don’t think anyone can stop you from leaving other than by giving bad references. I expect a lot more movement with programs not filling/applicant pool shrinking

Yes but a PD at program B is unlikely to take a resident without the recommendation of PD at program A. This is true even in non rad-onc fields.

 

[Splenda88]

Why are you leaving your program?