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Hey guys. So, long story short, I am thinking of switching from my surgery program to anesthesia. I haven't started my program yet, but know that it is not right for me, and wish I had taken more time to figure out what I really wanted last fall, but was having a hard time making ANY career decisions and kinda made this one under the gun, and I regret it now. I'm not happy with where I matched and not happy with the field I chose, and really think I would be happier in anesthesia. So I am going to do my intern year in surgery and try to transfer out next year. I would be willing to go through the Match again and try to get a four-year program but obviously would love to just find a CA-1 position for july 2010.
Here are my stats: good medical school, Step 1 240's, Step 2 260's, AOA, good letters, plenty of home program support (I believe they would take me back if I wanted,) geographically somewhat limited to a very popular city with extremely competitive programs.
How wishy-washy does it make me look to try to do this? I feel badly for doing this to the surgery program I matched with, but also do not want to stay and not be true to myself. I will go in with a positive attitude and do my best and be open to the possibility that I matched with this less-than-optimal program for a reason, but am also going to make a contigency plan for anesthesia if I find that I am right about not wanting to continue as a general surgeon.
How hard is this to do, do I have a prayer, and any advice?
Thanks
Here are my stats: good medical school, Step 1 240's, Step 2 260's, AOA, good letters, plenty of home program support (I believe they would take me back if I wanted,) geographically somewhat limited to a very popular city with extremely competitive programs.
How wishy-washy does it make me look to try to do this? I feel badly for doing this to the surgery program I matched with, but also do not want to stay and not be true to myself. I will go in with a positive attitude and do my best and be open to the possibility that I matched with this less-than-optimal program for a reason, but am also going to make a contigency plan for anesthesia if I find that I am right about not wanting to continue as a general surgeon.
How hard is this to do, do I have a prayer, and any advice?
Thanks