Hey everyone,
A quick success story that will hopefully make someone feel better tonight. 2 years ago today I matched into a specialty that I realized was not for me. It was a big name program. I sort of knew this in the moments after the match (gut feelings have a way of hitting you pretty hard as we all know). Regardless I went to the program with a good attitude and realized that the field just wasn't for me. By August (which will be here sooner than you realize) I filled out my new ERAS application and applied in a new specialty. I let everyone know at my program (including the PD) and everyone was incredibly supportive. As it turned out, I made a ton of great friends. What I was initially dreading as a year of hell turned out to be pretty cool, and made me a much better doctor in the long run. 1 year later I matched into my preferred field and I couldn't be happier 1 year later. I had to do 2 internships (not ideal, but doable). Both were big "name" programs in very desireable locations. So for those of you not enjoying your day, know that it is possible to change. In my honest opinion, it isn't worth trying to get out of the match or contract right now. Just let things happen naturally and if you hate it then reapply in another field. If you matched in the field you want, but not at the program you want, I'm sure there will be options out there as well as the year goes by. Nothing in life is set in stone. PM me if anyone has any questions. Congrats to everyone, becoming a doctor is 1000 times more important than matching.
A quick success story that will hopefully make someone feel better tonight. 2 years ago today I matched into a specialty that I realized was not for me. It was a big name program. I sort of knew this in the moments after the match (gut feelings have a way of hitting you pretty hard as we all know). Regardless I went to the program with a good attitude and realized that the field just wasn't for me. By August (which will be here sooner than you realize) I filled out my new ERAS application and applied in a new specialty. I let everyone know at my program (including the PD) and everyone was incredibly supportive. As it turned out, I made a ton of great friends. What I was initially dreading as a year of hell turned out to be pretty cool, and made me a much better doctor in the long run. 1 year later I matched into my preferred field and I couldn't be happier 1 year later. I had to do 2 internships (not ideal, but doable). Both were big "name" programs in very desireable locations. So for those of you not enjoying your day, know that it is possible to change. In my honest opinion, it isn't worth trying to get out of the match or contract right now. Just let things happen naturally and if you hate it then reapply in another field. If you matched in the field you want, but not at the program you want, I'm sure there will be options out there as well as the year goes by. Nothing in life is set in stone. PM me if anyone has any questions. Congrats to everyone, becoming a doctor is 1000 times more important than matching.