About me: U.S. allopathic MD4, step 1 209, step 2 214.
Goal: categorical general surgery in California.
Situation: I matched into a prelim general surgery spot, likely not in California.
Question: When do I apply for PGY-2? Do I re-register for the match? Can I opt out of the match and apply using APDS?
Since I'd like to end up in California, would it be easier for me to end up there if I applied for a prelim year 2 in Cali? Would it be stupid to deny a categorical position at the program I'll be completing my PGY-1 if offered? or is the attrition rate in general surgery high enough for me to be able to comfortably take that risk?
Feel free to tell me if my thoughts are stupid, but if you take the liberty to do so, please explain your thought process. Thank you.
Goal: categorical general surgery in California.
Situation: I matched into a prelim general surgery spot, likely not in California.
Question: When do I apply for PGY-2? Do I re-register for the match? Can I opt out of the match and apply using APDS?
Since I'd like to end up in California, would it be easier for me to end up there if I applied for a prelim year 2 in Cali? Would it be stupid to deny a categorical position at the program I'll be completing my PGY-1 if offered? or is the attrition rate in general surgery high enough for me to be able to comfortably take that risk?
Feel free to tell me if my thoughts are stupid, but if you take the liberty to do so, please explain your thought process. Thank you.