abysmalnote
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Hello!
I am currently an OBGYN PGY-1 who decided that OBGYN is not for me. I am hoping to switch into preferably Internal Medicine, but if not, Family Medicine. I have signed up for all the websites that provide information on open residency spots including AMA Frieda database, ResidentSwap, and FindaResident, but have been told that many of the residency programs on there prefer an IM>IM transfer for smoother transition given how late it is in the year.
My plan is to hopefully SOAP into a position this upcoming match as it is too late to apply for programs this ERAS cycle. I understand that I would need to apply for one program to qualify for SOAP so I already obtained my ERAS token from school. I am currently working on my personal statement in preparation for SOAP. I also have some off-service rotations coming up including ICU and ED that I am hoping I can gather letters for SOAP.
I am posting because I am hoping to gather insight into this whole switching specialties process since there is not a lot of information online. Is there anything else I should be preparing or any other strategies that I should consider? I am also looking to hear anyone’s experience in switching specialties successfully through SOAP. My program director is aware that I would like to switch specialties, but she has not been interested in guiding me through the process.
For reference, my stats are: Low Tier USMD School, Step 2: 250, and oddly enough had a lot of IM-related research in medical school
Thanks for your help in advance!
I am currently an OBGYN PGY-1 who decided that OBGYN is not for me. I am hoping to switch into preferably Internal Medicine, but if not, Family Medicine. I have signed up for all the websites that provide information on open residency spots including AMA Frieda database, ResidentSwap, and FindaResident, but have been told that many of the residency programs on there prefer an IM>IM transfer for smoother transition given how late it is in the year.
My plan is to hopefully SOAP into a position this upcoming match as it is too late to apply for programs this ERAS cycle. I understand that I would need to apply for one program to qualify for SOAP so I already obtained my ERAS token from school. I am currently working on my personal statement in preparation for SOAP. I also have some off-service rotations coming up including ICU and ED that I am hoping I can gather letters for SOAP.
I am posting because I am hoping to gather insight into this whole switching specialties process since there is not a lot of information online. Is there anything else I should be preparing or any other strategies that I should consider? I am also looking to hear anyone’s experience in switching specialties successfully through SOAP. My program director is aware that I would like to switch specialties, but she has not been interested in guiding me through the process.
For reference, my stats are: Low Tier USMD School, Step 2: 250, and oddly enough had a lot of IM-related research in medical school
Thanks for your help in advance!