DO Match Tomorrow - Scrambling

[medicineIsGreat]

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DO match is tomorrow - I withdrew from it since I did not interview at any DO programs.

I applied to ACGME P&R programs but I am not sure if I will match since I applied late.

Can I scramble into DO unfilled positions tomorrow even though I withdrew from DO match?

 

[Elisabeth Kate]

Did you interview at the ACGME programs? If so, then when you applied has nothing to do with them ranking you.

But my understanding is that if you applied to the DO match (not just applied to specific DO programs, but the actual match), then you're eligible to scramble. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[pattr]

I believe the poster above is correct. As long as you are registered and do not withdraw from the AOA match you'll be eligible for the scramble. However if you interviewed you still have a chance to match to one of your ACGME programs. If you scramble into AOA however you give up on the ACGME match. If you don't match ACGME you can also SOAP (NRMP scramble) into an unfilled ACGME program or scramble at that time into an AOA program - however I'd imagine there would only be TRI left by that time.

 

[sylvanthus]

The OP withdrew from the DO match, they won't be able to scramble into a DO spot from my understanding.

 

[sylvanthus]

Better to stay in the DO match and just not rank any programs, that way the scramble is still an option. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

 

[medicineIsGreat]

I withdrew from the DO match because I didn't interview at any DO programs. Maybe I can undo the withdrawal so I can scramble tomorrow

 

[Elisabeth Kate]

The OP withdrew from the DO match, they won't be able to scramble into a DO spot from my understanding.

This is incorrect. Even if you withdrew, as long as you actually registered for the DO match, you can scramble.

Note: Applicants who withdraw from the Match will not be matched to a position. However, withdrawn applicants are permitted to seek positions after the Match. They will be able to access information from this web site on positions that remain available after the Match.

https://www.natmatch.com/aoairp/applwithdraw.html

 

[pattr]

Thanks for clearing that up, was wondering the same thing myself!

 

[unknown1254]

Perhaps it is different this year, but I thought you could request a list of programs from the AOA even if you didn't register for programs. If there are any open programs you can just contact them directly?