How to ask for interview while on site

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I am doing a rotation at a residency site but a separate specialty from what I'm applying for. What's the best way to ask the program for an interview while I'm on location? Thanks
 
Another weird situation, a different specialty? If you are an IMG or something doing a domestic rotation unrelated to your field you could consider contacting them saying you are in town, but do NOT expect them to make a special interview day just for you. They might allow you to come for a scheduled interview day, or nothing at all. And that assumes your unrelated rotation would even allow you a day or two off to interview, which might be unlikely making this entire post moot.

If you are applying into multiple specialties and that's why you are doing this rotation, I absolutely wouldn't contact them as they wont think you are serious about their field.
 
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Another weird situation, a different specialty? If you are an IMG or something doing a domestic rotation unrelated to your field you could consider contacting them saying you are in town, but do NOT expect them to make a special interview day just for you. They might allow you to come for a scheduled interview day, or nothing at all. And that assumes your unrelated rotation would even allow you a day or two off to interview, which might be unlikely making this entire post moot.

If you are applying into multiple specialties and that's why you are doing this rotation, I absolutely wouldn't contact them as they wont think you are serious about their field.
US allopath doing a required rotation at a beach town because I feel like it. Program is below my stat range.