I don’t think you can reapply for a J1 and if you do you probably will be again committed to do a 2 year thing or a 3 year waiver. You could reapply after 2 years but only for H1.
So what is the alternative if someone goes unmatched and didn't look for a waiver?
you have 30 days to leave the country. Some states might have waivers on a rolling basis. So maybe not that late. But just a heads up.
Thanks! I just want to know all my options. And if someone goes unmatched, is there an alternative to stay here and re-apply next year without doing a waiver?
No problem! I understand the stress of it (I’m also on a J1). Someone did mention on another tread doing a non acgme fellowship such as imaging. I guess that would be your next best option. Chief year is another option but I guess most places already have chiefs for next year.
Thank you for your help, this is very useful. I don't know what will happen but I want to be prepared for any outcome. I did 2 years of research in Cards at MGH before residency, have done rotations in cardiology and have good contacts. Unfortunately my step scores are low but there is nothing I can do about that, and I have worked pretty hard to demonstrate my interest in Cardiology. I wonder how hard it is to find a chief year at other institution in December...
There are some places that end up waiting until after the fellowship match to fill their spots. But usually these are community or univ-affiliated sites, how much they will help your app is unclear. Ideal would be to find such a place that has a Cards fellowship.
Same here. Not sure why
Do a PGY4 fellowship e.g. heart failure and your application will be very strong the next time
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