Orthopedics after other surgical training

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Hello all,

I am a surgeon in another subspecialty one year into practice. During my fellowship I did a lot of clinical and research work that overlapped with orthopedics and I fell in love with the specialty and cases. I am seriously considering applying for an orthopedic residency position either through the match or if a PGY2 position opens.

On paper I am competitive for orthopedics, 265 step 2, high class rank at a well regarded medical school and 30+ publications, about 10 of them are in this niche area overlapping with ortho. From fellowship and this job I have some connections with academic orthopedic surgeons who would I think would be willing to write letters for me. I am 33 years old.

I know it’s a long shot but wanted to see if anyone had advice for finding open PGY2 spots or getting my application considered by PDs in the match since I obviously cannot complete a Sub-I.

 

[CopaceticOne]

So you’ve already done at least 6 years of PGY training?

Straight talk - don’t do it. Work, make money, enjoy life. The immediate opportunity cost of another 4+ years of training is AT LEAST $1.5 million (probably much more).

Financially it is a very bad idea.