scrambling into psych

[E.A. Poe]

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In a nutshell, without further explanation for times sake:

I've decided late that the field that I had intended to go into is not for me. I feel there is no going back. I have always loved psychiatry -- loved the rotation, the people, the work. This is what I want to do.

NOW I need some big advice PRONTO. My application is not yet submitted so I have time to switch but I'll need some help from those in the know...

1) How many LOR do you need from psychiatrists? I only worked with one during my psych rotation one year ago, if she won't write one, I'll have none.

2) which leads me to this question. If I don't have any psych letters can I just scramble into the field without any? I have good letters from other clinicians.



THANKS@!!!!!!

 

[Doc Samson]

In a nutshell, without further explanation for times sake:

I've decided late that the field that I had intended to go into is not for me. I feel there is no going back. I have always loved psychiatry -- loved the rotation, the people, the work. This is what I want to do.

NOW I need some big advice PRONTO. My application is not yet submitted so I have time to switch but I'll need some help from those in the know...

1) How many LOR do you need from psychiatrists? I only worked with one during my psych rotation one year ago, if she won't write one, I'll have none.

2) which leads me to this question. If I don't have any psych letters can I just scramble into the field without any? I have good letters from other clinicians.



THANKS@!!!!!!

You realistically need 2 letters - would try for your attending and the department chair at your school (arrange a meeting ASAP). You could try to apply with less and explain the late switch in your PS - it's not unusual that folks come to psychiatry late. Why would you have to scramble? - just apply up front and see how it shakes out.