Quick question about matches

[phunkeyfantom]

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What happens to a medical student if they fail to find a match?

 

[OSUdoc08]

What happens to a medical student if they fail to find a match?

SCRAMBLE

 

[phunkeyfantom]

Scramble? Does this mean that go around trying to find a position that's anywhere? One more question; what happens if you're unable to find a residency by scrambling?

 

[Ross434]

Scramble? Does this mean that go around trying to find a position that's anywhere? One more question; what happens if you're unable to find a residency by scrambling?

I think there are thousands of unfilled spots (in total) So - you will find one during the scramble.

 

[OSUdoc08]

I think there are thousands of unfilled spots (in total) So - you will find one during the scramble.

yeah, but maybe not in the specialty you want

 

[phunkeyfantom]

Thanks for the quick replies you guys. I always wanted to know what would happen to a resident if they didn't end up matching; but I see that you are able to match somewhere without the added benefit of this residency being the one you truly desired. Oh better something than nothing I always say.