Radiation oncology for FMG?

[Jamaicacarioca]

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I've seen where there has been a huge decline in applicants for radiation oncology. How much of a chance do I have to match in radiation oncology? I cleared all 3 steps on the first try and I have been working in a surgical specialty with a huge cancer load for the past 7 years. I graduated almost 10 years ago.

 

[ROforbetterorworse]

Pretty strong chance to match

Are you sure you want to though?

 

[thecarbonionangle]

As my chairman would say come on board. We Were basically told we have to match “anybody” with a pulse. An attending appeared physically ill at the thought of a dearth of a lukewarm hand writing their notes and “research”. This is the reality of the field now. The question is why would you want to? When i went to yellowstone i saw a hot geiser. It was a beautiful one. I could have jumped in and gotten 3rd degree burns all over my arse but i did not. Why do you want to jump in? There are other pretty things in this world to see.

 

[elementaryschooleconomics]

Agree, excellent chance, with the caveat - have you been working as a doctor for the last 7 years in that surgical specialty or in a research/non-clinical position? That's the only wrinkle I could see, if you've been out of clinical medicine for 7-10 years. Even then, if you apply to every program...you'd probably match. Not sure what your end goal would be though, unless you were then willing to take a RadOnc job anywhere in the country.

 

[Jamaicacarioca]

As my chairman would say come on board. We Were basically told we have to match “anybody” with a pulse. An attending appeared physically ill at the thought of a dearth of a lukewarm hand writing their notes and “research”. This is the reality of the field now. The question is why would you want to? When i went to yellowstone i saw a hot geiser. It was a beautiful one. I could have jumped in and gotten 3rd degree burns all over my arse but i did not. Why do you want to jump in? There are other pretty things in this world to see.

I live in a pretty violent third world country. I would love a chance to go the US, also there are no radiation oncologists in my country.

 

[Jamaicacarioca]

Agree, excellent chance, with the caveat - have you been working as a doctor for the last 7 years in that surgical specialty or in a research/non-clinical position? That's the only wrinkle I could see, if you've been out of clinical medicine for 7-10 years. Even then, if you apply to every program...you'd probably match. Not sure what your end goal would be though, unless you were then willing to take a RadOnc job anywhere in the country.

I have been in a full time clinical position since I graduated, no breaks. I am willing to relocate anywhere in the US.

 

[elementaryschooleconomics]

I live in a pretty violent third world country. I would love a chance to go the US, also there are no radiation oncologists in my country.

I agree with emailing some departments to try to get a rotation or two, if at all possible. Otherwise, RadOnc would be your best bet to get into an ACGME-accredited program right now, and it's worth pursuing, given your reasoning.

 

[RickyScott]

I've seen where there has been a huge decline in applicants for radiation oncology. How much of a chance do I have to match in radiation oncology? I cleared all 3 steps on the first try and I have been working in a surgical specialty with a huge cancer load for the past 7 years. I graduated almost 10 years ago.

but you likely wont get a job when you graduate because the job market will be so horrible? radonc would be my last choice if I were you for residency vs primary care etc.

 

[dieABRdie]

I've seen where there has been a huge decline in applicants for radiation oncology. How much of a chance do I have to match in radiation oncology? I cleared all 3 steps on the first try and I have been working in a surgical specialty with a huge cancer load for the past 7 years. I graduated almost 10 years ago.

Why radiation oncology and not family medicine? I can not comprehend someone coming to the US to spend 5 years training without a good chance of having a job afterward.... and furthermore not being able to go back to your home country to practice. I guess you could start the first clinic, which would be pretty cool, but that's assuming it would be financially viable with the capital investment.

 

[medgator]

I've seen where there has been a huge decline in applicants for radiation oncology. How much of a chance do I have to match in radiation oncology? I cleared all 3 steps on the first try and I have been working in a surgical specialty with a huge cancer load for the past 7 years. I graduated almost 10 years ago.

Do psych or fp imo. Maybe rads if you want to really reach

 

[dieABRdie]

I've seen where there has been a huge decline in applicants for radiation oncology. How much of a chance do I have to match in radiation oncology? I cleared all 3 steps on the first try and I have been working in a surgical specialty with a huge cancer load for the past 7 years. I graduated almost 10 years ago.

I know you will most likely brush off our concerns like a bunch of misanthropes.... so take it from someone who's already been there:

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