Applying to rads from prelim year

[jejudo]

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I'm an MS4 who matched into a good prelim med program but did not match into my desired specialty (ophtho). I've been considering radiology for some time and I think that I would really enjoy it, though I have no formal exposure to the field.

My question is this: Is it possible to apply in the upcoming Match for a radiology residency to start in 2015 (i.e. no gap year)? I know in anesthesia there exist 'R' spots versus advanced spots that allow applicants to do this.

On a side note, does anyone have any recommendations on how to build a more compelling radiology application during internship? Thanks in advance and I apologize if this question is mundane to some.

 

[Stellar Clouds]

I'm an MS4 who matched into a good prelim med program but did not match into my desired specialty (ophtho). I've been considering radiology for some time and I think that I would really enjoy it, though I have no formal exposure to the field.

My question is this: Is it possible to apply in the upcoming Match for a radiology residency to start in 2015 (i.e. no gap year)? I know in anesthesia there exist 'R' spots versus advanced spots that allow applicants to do this.

On a side note, does anyone have any recommendations on how to build a more compelling radiology application during internship? Thanks in advance and I apologize if this question is mundane to some.

Yes they do exist. A buddy of mine is doing a prelim year because he didn't match into a surgical specialty, and he decided to apply to rads instead of reapplying to his original specialty. His top 2 choices were R0 spots, and he matched his #1 so he won't be repeating intern year.

 

[deleted116380]

There are some programs that offer slots that start a few months after match. I believe Yale reserves one slot a year for this purpose and I think my match year (2013), UF Gainesville offered two up for that. It's not common, but possible.

When NRMP posts their match data that is 100+ pages by program, you will see some radiology programs have a code that ends in "A0" meaning advanced spot and others end in "R0" meaning resident (starting in July the same year). "C0" is categorical with tied prelims.

This is from 2013. You can see Yale and UF have the "R0" codes that matched: http://b83c73bcf0e7ca356c80-e8560f4...ontent/uploads/2013/08/resultsanddata2013.pdf

 

[meister]

Spots can open up during the year as well if you keep your ear to the ground.

 

[jejudo]

Thanks a lot for the responses. Makes sense. I see that there were 15 programs offering a total of 16 R0 positions in 2013. I would apply to all three types, but favor the R0 positions.