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Just to give some background, I am a 2018 DO graduate that graduated last year but could not find a residency in the match because I had a PE score that I had to wait on(2nd attempt) which led to me getting no interviews. My scores are not good and the obvious red flag of failed boards counts against me.
I did research this year during interview season and got 2 interviews for Family Medicine in hospitals that I do like very much.
I know my chances of matching are not great but that the AOA Post Match is my best chance of getting a residency for next year. My first choice is Internal Medicine(because I think I lean towards inpatient more than outpatient) but would be equally happy if I got a Family Medicine position since most of my favorite rotations were with Family Medicine.
My question is, what is the best way to handle the Post Match in order to get a residency in case I don't match? Emails? Calls? Should I bother with AOA IM programs with openings or do I not have any chance at all ?
I have the conception that it will be easier to find something in the AOA than the ACGME just because more DO's are taking part in ACGME match every year . Please correct me if I am wrong.
Thanks in advance.
I did research this year during interview season and got 2 interviews for Family Medicine in hospitals that I do like very much.
I know my chances of matching are not great but that the AOA Post Match is my best chance of getting a residency for next year. My first choice is Internal Medicine(because I think I lean towards inpatient more than outpatient) but would be equally happy if I got a Family Medicine position since most of my favorite rotations were with Family Medicine.
My question is, what is the best way to handle the Post Match in order to get a residency in case I don't match? Emails? Calls? Should I bother with AOA IM programs with openings or do I not have any chance at all ?
I have the conception that it will be easier to find something in the AOA than the ACGME just because more DO's are taking part in ACGME match every year . Please correct me if I am wrong.
Thanks in advance.