Best Months for Electives

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GMO2003

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In general, which month(s) are the best to schedule your "audition" rotations at institutions your are highly interested in doing your residency training. Also, if there are any former GMOs out there that have successfully made the transition to the civilian residency program and specialty of their choice...I AM ALL EARS Please give me your wisdom and tips for success...thank you all
 
GMO2003 said:
In general, which month(s) are the best to schedule your "audition" rotations at institutions your are highly interested in doing your residency training. Also, if there are any former GMOs out there that have successfully made the transition to the civilian residency program and specialty of their choice...I AM ALL EARS Please give me your wisdom and tips for success...thank you all

Best months are summer to early fall of 4th year (or any year if you are doing your GMO) since applications go in during the fall and you'll want enough time for the faculty to write you a good LOR.