Need HELP Please: Starting as PGY-1

[JoeRocka]

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Hi all,
I have a seemingly big problem. I just finished my first year at an FM residency last July, which was more like an IM residency (heavy inpatient). I discovered that I really would like to switch residencies to FM or even Psych last Feb. (due a newly-found interest and because I connected well with psychiatry patients in the outpatient clinic). Since, I decided late, I did not apply for the 2011 Match last year to transfer.

The problem is that I only received credit for 4-5 months during the residency due to personal issues. However, my program director is VERY supportive of my decision and has written a good LOR for me and I have 3 other strong LORs from attendings. The problem is that I'll apply through ERAS this fall, but I have to start as a PGY-1 in either specialty and I have already used up GME funding for my first year in FM. I don't know what to do because most programs are advising me to start as a PGY-2, but obviously can't.

I've heard that GME funding is not always a big problem at because they can absorb the cost, but I'm not sure.

I really need advice. Thank you so much!

 

[nitemagi]

What's your question?

 

[peppy]

Are you asking if it will be a problem that you used up a year of funding but only received credit for 4-5 months?
The funding issue probably won't be that big of a deal. Many psych programs are willing to take people who completed previous residencies (and therefore don't have any fully funded years left).

The issue with not getting full credit for the year may concern programs though, unless you have a very good explanation for what happened that will reassure programs that it won't happen again.