ranking prelims on primary ROL

[Polymyxin]

I interviewed at 10 advanced positions (ex: Radiology). I ranked those 10 advanced positions on my primary ROL, each with a supplementary ROL containing my prelim preferences.
I was thinking of adding a few prelim positions at the bottom of my primary ROL in case I do no match for my advanced position. Does it make sense to do this? Or, is it better to not list prelims at the bottom of my primary ROL and just reapply for advanced & prelim again next year (in case I don't match). I'd spend that year doing research or something.

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[gutonc]

Pretty much everybody adds prelims at the end of the primary list just so they have something to do in July.

 

[NotAProgDirector]

... plus, if you match prelim but not Rads, you'd be able to SOAP into Rads. And you'll be a more competitive Rads SOAP candidate if you already have a prelim.