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First off, I searched SDN and was unsuccessful.
This is a questions for PDs or anyone in leadership of EM residency programs, all other input will also be appreciated.
So my top two programs are separated by benefits only. The program I would most like to go to and whose ED chairman has said they would rank me high are lacking on health benefits. It will cost over $600 per month to cover my family for health/dental! If it wasn't for this I would definitely rank them #1.
It has been suggested by a fellow to call and speak with the PD, who I have worked some shifts with, and discuss my concern. The fellow believed that many times if programs really want you they can make some changes to facilitate a residents need. My concern is that I might burn a bridge by broaching the subject, otherwise I think it is a very honest way to approach the match.
Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?
This is a questions for PDs or anyone in leadership of EM residency programs, all other input will also be appreciated.
So my top two programs are separated by benefits only. The program I would most like to go to and whose ED chairman has said they would rank me high are lacking on health benefits. It will cost over $600 per month to cover my family for health/dental! If it wasn't for this I would definitely rank them #1.
It has been suggested by a fellow to call and speak with the PD, who I have worked some shifts with, and discuss my concern. The fellow believed that many times if programs really want you they can make some changes to facilitate a residents need. My concern is that I might burn a bridge by broaching the subject, otherwise I think it is a very honest way to approach the match.
Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?