Apply for two fellowships in the same year

[caribcat]

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This might be heresy but I have been contemplating applying for two different fellowship matches, in the same year.

I would be really appreciative if anyone would comment on (either with personal experiences or an experience with someone you know):

1. logistics--is this even possible to create 2 applications in the same year?

2. applying to two programs at the same facility--are they really talking to each other? do i need to be worried about fallout?

3. strategies, i.e: apply to university programs for the more less competitive match; community for the more competitive one.

4. is it being too honest to say (at least amongst us) that ultimately medicine is a wonderful subject and it is possible to be happy doing most anything? obviously don't want to discuss it on an interview for a job, and i understand that sub-specialists are proud of their professions, but what's the big deal?

I must disclose that distance from family and the program environment are also very, very important considerations. Living across the country is not an option. I do realize that applications for all specialties will be up across the board next year, and the importance of research/LORs/etc to get the job done.

 

[jdh71]

This might be heresy but I have been contemplating applying for two different fellowship matches, in the same year.

I would be really appreciative if anyone would comment on (either with personal experiences or an experience with someone you know):

1. logistics--is this even possible to create 2 applications in the same year?

2. applying to two programs at the same facility--are they really talking to each other? do i need to be worried about fallout?

3. strategies, i.e: apply to university programs for the more less competitive match; community for the more competitive one.

4. is it being too honest to say (at least amongst us) that ultimately medicine is a wonderful subject and it is possible to be happy doing most anything? obviously don't want to discuss it on an interview for a job, and i understand that sub-specialists are proud of their professions, but what's the big deal?

I must disclose that distance from family and the program environment are also very, very important considerations. Living across the country is not an option. I do realize that applications for all specialties will be up across the board next year, and the importance of research/LORs/etc to get the job done.

I know people that have done it and it's tough to keep things quiet, but it can technically be done - practically it will all depend on how quiet you can be about it. Also getting day off for interviews is always a challenge, so if you're planning on doing the same number of interview regardless of whether you submit for 1 or 2 specialties, it's a wash, but if you were planning on doubling down on interviews, that's not realistic.