Not Happy Where I Matched. Scramble?

[bengeminy]

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So I know everyone reading the title may think I'm crazy because I matched today. I know I should be thankful and grateful that I even matched and not scrambling, but I matched into a lower program that I realize I shouldn't have even ranked (I won't go into details the reasons why because it's private). I have older friends that didn't match and ended up scrambling into a better program and are so much happier where they are now.

So my question is. Is it possible to still scramble even though I matched? If so, should I risk it? Will programs know if I call that I already matched? I'm Family Medicine btw. Should I call and ask my school or will they think I'm crazy?

Please be kind and understanding when responding.

 

[costales]

Unfortunately, a match doesn't work that way. You now have a legally binding commitment.

 

[Siggy]

If you matched, you're required to go to that program unless they agree to release you. Somehow I doubt that's going to happen 2 hours after your match is released.

 

[j4pac]

You better have a very good reason...ala...my child just developed a medical condition that requires her/him to be in this location. Otherwise...don't be stupid...go where you matched.

Folks...you aren't children anymore. This is a big deal. DO NOT RANK PROGRAMS YOU ARE UNWILLING TO ATTEND!

 

[DO3]

So I know everyone reading the title may think I'm crazy because I matched today. I know I should be thankful and grateful that I even matched and not scrambling, but I matched into a lower program that I realize I shouldn't have even ranked (I won't go into details the reasons why because it's private). I have older friends that didn't match and ended up scrambling into a better program and are so much happier where they are now.

So my question is. Is it possible to still scramble even though I matched? If so, should I risk it? Will programs know if I call that I already matched? I'm Family Medicine btw. Should I call and ask my school or will they think I'm crazy?

Please be kind and understanding when responding.

You should not even consider trying to get out of your contract unless you have some pretty extenuating family circumstances. This is not a game. Go back and read everything you agreed to when initially signing up for the match. I'm sorry you did not match at the place you wanted, but, the only way to make the situation worse would be to try and get out of your contract. The DO world is small, and people talk.

 

[SurgeDO]

You should not even consider trying to get out of your contract unless you have some pretty extenuating family circumstances. This is not a game. Go back and read everything you agreed to when initially signing up for the match. I'm sorry you did not match at the place you wanted, but, the only way to make the situation worse would be to try and get out of your contract. The DO world is small, and people talk.

not to mention you risk ruining your relationship with the residency you will probably be at for the next 3 years. from day one, you'll be known as the resident who doesn't really want to be there.

i personally wouldn't take the risk of backing out for this reason alone.

 

[Auosh]

I'm sorry 🙁 but you have no choice you only gotta work hard so you can finish it 🙂

 

[costales]

It's also a numbers game. Nowadays you have to rank enough programs to match (which correlates to the number of interviews you went to and the number of programs you applied to). And it's always better to have a job that you aren’t too excited about than to not have a job.

 

[arewethereyet...]

Can you ever switch programs partway through if there is an opening somewhere else? The clinician that teaches us psych did a year at HMS, and hated it so he switched to Dartmouth, though his profile says he did his internship year at HMS and residency at Dartmouth so maybe it's different because they are 2 different programs?

 

[hallowmann]

Can you ever switch programs partway through if there is an opening somewhere else? The clinician that teaches us psych did a year at HMS, and hated it so he switched to Dartmouth, though his profile says he did his internship year at HMS and residency at Dartmouth so maybe it's different because they are 2 different programs?

The requirement is that you start at the residency on the designated date. Your actual contract with the hospital will likely specify terms of leaving. Obviously, you can just quit, but that wouldn't really be ideal. People do swap residencies occasionally, and some people realize its not for them and head somewhere else, but I imagine the best thing would be to work out a plan before up and leaving. In some fields "attrition" is as high as 20%, so its certainly something that people do.

Honestly, everyone should go in with an open mind, and plan to stay. The grass is always greener, and you might find that the place you leave was actually much nicer than where you end up. Now obviously if you realize you hate the field, the program is particularly malignant, or you just can't stay, then try to leave on the best terms possible.

 

[arewethereyet...]

that makes sense, thanks!

 

[koan]

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