Transferring programs in EM

[zunybb]

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Hi,
I'm a PGY1 and my boyfriend and 99% of my support system is in NYC. I'm miserable without him and I think it's affecting my performance. I know my residency program loves me and they would be hurt that I wanted to transfer, but I feel like I have to be happy. I'm so unhappy that I'm starting to think I don't like EM, which is making my unhappiness worse obviously.

Will PD's look badly on this? Is NYC an impossible place to transfer to? Any advice would be great.

 

[BKN]

It can be done after completing a year and if there are available EM2 slots and in the NYC area there sometimes are.

But you need a supportive letter from your present PD.

 

[zunybb]

I think my PD will be supportive. I'm just terrified I'll get my hopes up and then won't end up getting a spot. Any advice would be great!

 

[Painter1]

I think my PD will be supportive. I'm just terrified I'll get my hopes up and then won't end up getting a spot. Any advice would be great!

nyc spots in EM have opened up in the past.

after your PD's support, maybe you can email the PDs in the NYC programs
and express your interest in transferring if a spot opens.