Other Gap year PGY1 to PGY2

[DrSlytherin]

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I am currently in a prelim year, I'm applying for R, A, and C programs this ERAS season. However, I'd like to not repeat an intern year, going mostly for R programs. Any thoughts of what I could do in a gap year if I matched into an advanced spot besides trying to get another prelim spot?

I was thinking I could do research or possibly work in an urgent care, since I'll be licensed by that time.

 

[buckets]

You can work in an urgent care (don't know how the compensation is there) or in a VA ED- I have heard the compensation is pretty decent (compared to residency), and you can make a bit more than the average mid-level in the same position.