J1 gap in time between residency and fellowship

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skyblue2000

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Currently in IM residency and accepted for fellowship at the end of my third year.

The time between my IM residency ending and fellowship orientation is 10 days. The fellowship program said they can start a week early but not 10 days and my residency is refusing to extend my contract by 3 days.

I was told I cannot have any gap between residency and fellowship - even a day. Anyone faced this issue before? What are my options?