history of unfilled positions

[joesephine]

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Based on prev. years... anyone know what is the likelihood that unfilled positions are going to arise between now and July? I mean, if its anything like the current rate of next to nil... I should just pack it in. I would have thought more positions would be unfilled.

 

[TexasPhysician]

Programs have to have a resident to get government funding. Hence they are almost always filled within a week of match day.

 

[NotAProgDirector]

A small number of people are unable to start in their matched positions, either due to:

1. Something happens that they fail to graduate from medical school.
2. They cannot get a visa
3. Some life altering event occurs in their life / health issue.
4. They cannot pass a pre-employment physical

Also, a small number of positions open after the match because programs expand, someone resigns, etc.

Some fields maintain a centrallized list of these positions. Many do not. In that case, you need to simply try to contact programs (which is difficult, since there are so many)

 

[joesephine]

Thank you,

Here's to hoping something comes up. Whenever something does arise (usually on a friday, at 4:59pm when everyone leaves the office) it's always a battle of Do I pay and send all my info asap via ERAS? Or should I wait until Monday to get more details and not waste $25. Past 3 times I just applied -- only to find out the program was actually filled and someone posted it by mistake, or they don't offer a visa.

 

[NotAProgDirector]

I would expect that most positions that open from now until next year will be outside of ERAS/NRMP. For the most part, most programs are shutting down their ERAS once they get their new interns credentialed.