SF Match - Ranking

[rs10101337]

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Hi everyone:

I am new here and had a quick question in anticipation for the opening SF Match:

Do programs know what programs and specialties you applied to? Let's say you apply to cornea and retinal fellowships, will the programs know that you are applying to 2 different specialties?

Thanks,

 

[DrZeke]

But whyyyyyyyy cornea and Retina? Opposite sides of the spectrum, and the eye and the soul.

 

[MstaKing10]

I’m assuming if you apply to the same institution they will def know, otherwise probably not. But better to decide what specialty you want then go for that instead of the shotgun approach

 

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It will be hard to write a personal statement that doesn’t belie your ambivalence.


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[Trichromatic]

But whyyyyyyyy cornea and Retina? Opposite sides of the spectrum, and the eye and the soul.

The cornea is the window to the soul (retina)?

 

[DrZeke]

The cornea is the window to the soul (retina)?

Now you're speaking my language 🙂

And...the other fact is that the heart of the eye is the ciliary body.

 

[DrZeke]

I’m assuming if you apply to the same institution they will def know, otherwise probably not. But better to decide what specialty you want then go for that instead of the shotgun approach

In my experience, if you go to a very well regarding residency program and have well-known mentors, you probably won't shoot your foot off by applying to both if you have those people supporting you.

Though I agree it might be a difficult situation to navigate and talk your way through.