... switched to a true full on match for the MP2 people and the impression I'm under is that's where they are now and everyone finds out together after the second match is complete.
Feli will at some point post to tell you all its terrible now, but the second round running as a true match is infinitely superior to what used to be inflicted on everyone.
I don't think it's better or worse... it just is.
I just think it's weird to hold hostage the match results for 80-90% or more of 4th year pod students for a week and a half.
I wouldn't like that (I realize MD match does this too). Match is a real release of energy and anxiety. My class had people crying joy and sadness match day (most schools do).
People put in a lot with interviews, travel, clerkships, study, rank thoughts, etc. Match is the culmination of that time, energy, work.
Podiatry match is just not tons of ppl like MD/DO match with tens of thousands of docs, many specialties in the match.
...Regardless, pod students should always do whatever they can to avoid scramble/mp2.
That might be doing more program visits, more interviews, rank more, etc if a middle/bottom student (or just if clerkships were mostly duds).
It is tough enough being in $300k debt... not fun to have to pick from very limited options, fast decision, and likely go to a state you weren't planning on.
...anyone else surprised by the MP2 program list? I was expecting a much larger list considering the smaller applicant pool.
Here's the list:
CASPR | Participating Programs - MPII
Handful of good programs there, but I'd say this list is a little worse than last year's quality wise if I recall correctly.
Some of the mp2 have multiple or even many spots. Cough cough Wycoff cough.
Yeah, mp2 is variable... never know what to expect.
I've heard and seen it advised that "scramble can be a good thing," but never a great idea imo (regardless of grad : spots situation any given year).
Never know what will be there... and the few good spots will usually be gone fast. GL to all.
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