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Hi guys. I am in sort of a dilemma. I have matched into Peds for the upcoming 2008-09. Recently, I finished a radiology elective and have decided that Radiology is the field for me.
What do I do now? I have not signed my contract yet, but I know that since I have entered the Match, it is legally binding.
I believe I have two options:
1.) To somehow get out of my current contract with my Peds residency, apply this year for the 2009-10 prelim year and 2010-11 Radiology Match, and use my time off this year to save up money by working as a tutor. The advantage is that I will have enough time available for interviews. However, I believe a huge disadvantage is that radiology residency directors will see that I backed out of my Match and question my reliability.
OR
2.) Just go into my current Pediatrics residency, apply this year for the 2010-11 Radiology Match, and tell my Program Director sometime later this year that I would like to go into Radiology, and then take next year off. The advantage is that I at least honor my Match commitment somewhat by completing a year of internship. The disadvantage is that it will be difficult for me to get time off from my Pediatrics residency this year to go on interviews.
Help! Any suggestions or advice would be warmly welcomed!
What do I do now? I have not signed my contract yet, but I know that since I have entered the Match, it is legally binding.
I believe I have two options:
1.) To somehow get out of my current contract with my Peds residency, apply this year for the 2009-10 prelim year and 2010-11 Radiology Match, and use my time off this year to save up money by working as a tutor. The advantage is that I will have enough time available for interviews. However, I believe a huge disadvantage is that radiology residency directors will see that I backed out of my Match and question my reliability.
OR
2.) Just go into my current Pediatrics residency, apply this year for the 2010-11 Radiology Match, and tell my Program Director sometime later this year that I would like to go into Radiology, and then take next year off. The advantage is that I at least honor my Match commitment somewhat by completing a year of internship. The disadvantage is that it will be difficult for me to get time off from my Pediatrics residency this year to go on interviews.
Help! Any suggestions or advice would be warmly welcomed!