Scrambling

[newdocgolf]

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I am a surgery resident looking to switch into anesthesia. Unfortunately, I have come to this decision a little bit late (actually REALLY late!). I did not get a chance to register for the match so I will not have access to programs that did not fill on match day.

Can anyone give me some advice???? How should I go about trying to scramble for a spot? Is it even realisitic? I'm pretty sure there is not a 100% fill rate so there has to be some spots open. I just don't know how to go about finding those spots.

Thanks for all your help.

 

[Sugar72]

I am a surgery resident looking to switch into anesthesia. Unfortunately, I have come to this decision a little bit late (actually REALLY late!). I did not get a chance to register for the match so I will not have access to programs that did not fill on match day.

Can anyone give me some advice???? How should I go about trying to scramble for a spot? Is it even realisitic? I'm pretty sure there is not a 100% fill rate so there has to be some spots open. I just don't know how to go about finding those spots.

Thanks for all your help.

I'm talking out of my booty here - but it seems like you should just contact all of the programs you are interested in right now to see if they will have any spots. You aren't bound by the match times and days. Couldn't hurt. If I were you I would probably start with the either the anesthesiology program where you are now or your medical school's program. I would look at it as an advantage to not be going through the match. You would probably want an advanced position that started sooner anyway! Get going though times a wastin! Good luck!

 

[cubs3canes]

I'm talking out of my booty here - but it seems like you should just contact all of the programs you are interested in right now to see if they will have any spots. You aren't bound by the match times and days. Couldn't hurt. If I were you I would probably start with the either the anesthesiology program where you are now or your medical school's program. I would look at it as an advantage to not be going through the match. You would probably want an advanced position that started sooner anyway! Get going though times a wastin! Good luck!

This is good advice...I would just make sure that your application is ready by Tuesday.

 

[refmem]

Since the match is over, I'm happy to reply. I sort of went through a similar process, although I am going to finish my first residency (1 year left) and start CA-1 year in 2007.

I applied through ERAS, and started the NRMP b/s, and then finally called the anesthesiology chairperson at my school. He told me to withdraw from the match. I went through the traditional program interview process at my school and a week later I signed a contract.

It was hard not to say anything on here, as other applicants are rippng their hair out during interview season. The moral of the story is to meet/talk with the anesthesiology chairperson at the school you are interested and see what they have to offer. It might save you a lot of time and money.

Good luck

 

[NewGuyBob]

My advice is: start by contacting the anesthesia program at your university/hospital. Talk to anesthesia attendings that know you and see if they would call the program director and explain your situation. That is your best bet at this point. Otherwise keep working hard in gen surg, and start looking for 2007. I just went to the process. Almost done with my second year of ObGyn and about to start CA1 in 1 week. Let me know if you have any Qs

 

[usnavdoc]

I agree with the above posters.

I did a gen surg internship and now am finishing 4 years as a General Medical Officer in the Navy.

Last year when I was looking at CA1 spots for this July I sent out emails to PDs at programs of interest attaching my CV, PS, LORs, etc. I had several very positive responses directly from the PDs at various programs. It would not be a bad Idea to call or meet with them in person as well.

This went very well for me going outside of the match. Im sure things would have worked out through the match as well but why put yourself through that scenario. You are a very qualified applicant having completed the majority of your Gen Surg residency.