I had to scramble into an intern year after failing to match PM&R. Can anyone explain what options are from here? I know that some PM&R programs will inevitably have Physician-only spots available, but as far as reapplying Categorical vs. Advanced, would it be fine to reapply Advanced and then take a research year? or would I have to do another intern year regardless? My understanding with that is that my final year of residency, I would only get half salary because the government would not pay for a 5th year. Any input?
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Paging @j4pac who might have some PM&R input for you.
I'd apply to all three program types. Take what you can get. The downside of a categorical program is that you would have to repeat an internship. The downside of an advanced program is that you'd have a gap year. There really isn't much of a downside to the Physician spots...but there are typically only a few a year.
I'd strongly recommend hanging out at the PM&R subforum. There are typically 1-2 spots per year that open up to either PGY-2 or PGY-3's that program coordinators/directors post outside of the match as a thread on that very forum. Persistence is often rewarded. Have your CV updated and ready.
I'd strongly recommend hanging out at the PM&R subforum. There are typically 1-2 spots per year that open up to either PGY-2 or PGY-3's that program coordinators/directors post outside of the match as a thread on that very forum. Persistence is often rewarded. Have your CV updated and ready.
Thank you all.
There is currently a PGY-2 spot being advertised on the PMR forum. Get your butt over there asap and notify them.
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I appreciate you remembering me, but I'm only graduating this May, so, unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to take the position.
