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Hi,
Some of your have probably already seen some of my other threads. I'm afraid that I must repost again because I am desperately seeking advice and trying to salvage my career not to mention the fact that like you I have an enormous debt and favours to pay back.
Here's a little background: in an IM program but my contract will not be renewed after a probationary period. My PD agrees that I belong in the medical field, but in a field more focused than broad. (however, my PD has no problem continuing IM...but just not at his/her program <- that's a totally different issue). So in the PD's LoR it comes down to that I changed my mind about IM and opted to pursue another specialty.
Once I knew my situation, I started to look into other specialties. Some of my colleagues were in PM&R and told me to check it out. I did and I really like it. It's more fitting for me. Especially the possibility of sports med.
I picked up a few interviews here an there, but did not match. So, I'll be unemployed starting July.
My questions:
1. Is it worth vying for PM&R?
2. Do you know of anyone else in a similar situation who successfuly ended up in a PM&R program? If so, would you kindly describe how they did it?
3. What should I do over the next 6 months (before interview season starts again) to strenghten my applicatino for PM&R.
4. My friends have suggested research - I'm not a bench researcher, but would be interested in clincial trials. Where do I find those? Are there any specific websites?
5. Are there such things as externships in PM&R for people who have PG1 credit?
6. Anything else?
Thank you
N
Some of your have probably already seen some of my other threads. I'm afraid that I must repost again because I am desperately seeking advice and trying to salvage my career not to mention the fact that like you I have an enormous debt and favours to pay back.
Here's a little background: in an IM program but my contract will not be renewed after a probationary period. My PD agrees that I belong in the medical field, but in a field more focused than broad. (however, my PD has no problem continuing IM...but just not at his/her program <- that's a totally different issue). So in the PD's LoR it comes down to that I changed my mind about IM and opted to pursue another specialty.
Once I knew my situation, I started to look into other specialties. Some of my colleagues were in PM&R and told me to check it out. I did and I really like it. It's more fitting for me. Especially the possibility of sports med.
I picked up a few interviews here an there, but did not match. So, I'll be unemployed starting July.
My questions:
1. Is it worth vying for PM&R?
2. Do you know of anyone else in a similar situation who successfuly ended up in a PM&R program? If so, would you kindly describe how they did it?
3. What should I do over the next 6 months (before interview season starts again) to strenghten my applicatino for PM&R.
4. My friends have suggested research - I'm not a bench researcher, but would be interested in clincial trials. Where do I find those? Are there any specific websites?
5. Are there such things as externships in PM&R for people who have PG1 credit?
6. Anything else?
Thank you
N