wanted pgy-1 position

[ochdoc]

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hi friends

i am looking for a PGY-1 spot at FM, IM, PEDS, PSYCH, OR COMBINED SPECIALITIES. i am ECFMG certified and permanent resident.

Please contact me at [email protected]

thanks!

 

[Medstudentquest]

hi friends

i am looking for a PGY-1 spot at FM, IM, PEDS, PSYCH, OR COMBINED SPECIALITIES. i am ECFMG certified and permanent resident.

Please contact me at [email protected]

thanks!

So you don't really have any interest in anything specific then? You just want a PGY-1 spot in anything? I'm sorry but that does not show any passion/commitment to any specialty, not to mention that with how many US grads are currently without a PGY-1 spot, I am sorry to say that I doubt anyone is going to come giving you spots out of the blue.

Maybe try contacting programs in specialties you are interested in.

 

[Tigerz_Fan]

So you don't really have any interest in anything specific then? You just want a PGY-1 spot in anything? I'm sorry but that does not show any passion/commitment to any specialty, not to mention that with how many US grads are currently without a PGY-1 spot, I am sorry to say that I doubt anyone is going to come giving you spots out of the blue.

.[/QUOTE

So I guess combined programs such as FM-IM, IM-psych, and IM-peds exist for no reason at all.

This comment is extremely rude 😡.

At one point, I really did feel guilty for being hard on you. Now, I think it was well-deserved. You are a troll and I am reporting you as one.

 

[Medstudentquest]

So you don't really have any interest in anything specific then? You just want a PGY-1 spot in anything? I'm sorry but that does not show any passion/commitment to any specialty, not to mention that with how many US grads are currently without a PGY-1 spot, I am sorry to say that I doubt anyone is going to come giving you spots out of the blue.

.[/QUOTE

So I guess combined programs such as FM-IM, IM-psych, and IM-peds exist for no reason at all.

This comment is extremely rude 😡.

At one point, I really did feel guilty for being hard on you. Now, I think it was well-deserved. You are a troll and I am reporting you as one.

Those are combined programs. This person is just wanting a spot in "anything"-does not sound too committed? i don't see how it's rude.

You were out of line for being hard. The last thing I am is a troll. I am reporting you as a person who harasses other posters.

 

[peppy]

I wish the OP well in finding a spot that's right for him/her, but I can understand why this kind of thing is a sore sport for MSQ. I have a strong interest in psychiatry but failed to match in it, so I probably would be upset to find out that someone had taken a spot in psych only because they wanted any spot and not because they really liked the field.

 

[Medstudentquest]

I wish the OP well in finding a spot that's right for him/her, but I can understand why this kind of thing is a sore sport for MSQ. I have a strong interest in psychiatry but failed to match in it, so I probably would be upset to find out that someone had taken a spot in psych only because they wanted any spot and not because they really liked the field.

That is 100% my point peppy! BTW-how is your search going? I was searching for something else the other day and I ran across your post. It especially touched me where you talked about the effect that this whole issue had on your family and your mom was asking if there is anyone that could be called. 🙁

I am really rooting for you and really hope you find a spot at a great program! Are you applying next year again or what is your plan for this year?

 

[Elfy]

Those are combined programs. This person is just wanting a spot in "anything"-does not sound too committed?

The OP stated they were interested in the primary care specialties (IM, FM, peds) and psych, not just "anything". I myself am leaning towards neuro, psych, and IM, not just "anything". I'd be happy in a residency combining two out of three, but I'd be content in either of these three. I am mostly interested in the brain and its relationship with other organ systems, I prefer analytical thinking to thinking on my feet, and I'd rather not do procedures all day long. Makes sense?

It makes probably as much sense for FMGs as it makes for AMGs (not just you, but a significant fraction of the SDN community) to apply to dermatology, radiology, and pathology which all have to do with interpreting lesions or the images thereof, and who all share a certain lifestyle.

I could do FM but I'd be discontent while making others happy. I couldn't do EM, surgery, OB/GYN or peds. I would make other people plain unhappy and they would throw me out. Makes sense?

A realistic strategy for FMGs with high scores consists of applying broadly (geographically) and having at a least one back-up specialty. FMGs with average-to-low scores, in this day and age, should have at least two back-ups.

I have a strong interest in psychiatry but failed to match in it, so I probably would be upset to find out that someone had taken a spot in psych only because they wanted any spot and not because they really liked the field.

Peppy, so far the OP hasn't taken anything from you, they're struggling just like you or worse.

Also, you don't know if this person's dream specialty is psych and their back-up is peds, or viceversa, or they're just a budding child psychiatrist who could put us both to shame (I'm no good with kids myself, don't know about you 😎).

 

[Medstudentquest]

The OP stated they were interested in the primary care specialties (IM, FM, peds) and psych. I myself am interested in neuro, psych, and IM. I'd be happy in a residency combining two out of three, but I'd be content in either of these three. Makes sense?

This makes probably as much sense for FMGs as it makes for AMGs (not just you, but a significant fraction of the SDN community) to apply to dermatology, radiology, and pathology which all have to do with interpreting lesions or the images thereof, and who all share a certain lifestyle.

I could do FM but I'd be discontent while making others happy. I couldn't do EM, surgery, OB/GYN or peds. I would make other people plain unhappy and they would throw me out. Makes sense?

A realistic strategy for FMGs with high scores consists of applying broadly (geographically) and having at a least one back-up specialty. FMGs with average-to-low scores, in this day and age, should have at least two back-ups.

I have a strong interest in psychiatry but failed to match in it, so I probably would be upset to find out that someone had taken a spot in psych only because they wanted any spot and not because they really liked the field.



So far the OP hasn't taken anything from you, they're struggling just like you or worse. Also, you don't know if this person's dream specialty is psych and their back-up is peds, or viceversa, or they're just a budding child psychiatrist who could put us both to shame (I'm no good with kids myself, don't know about you 😎).

Unfortunately I don't see it that way. For example, I didn't apply to derm, radiology, ortho, anesthesia, and ENT. I applied for something that I loved.

You can't really love "anything." I also feel very much like peppy does. For someone like him/her who loves psych and didn't match, it would suck to find someone who matched into psych even though they couldn't really care less and wanted to get "something." It's one thing if the OP said, I really love FM, or peds, etc. etc. IT seems like the OP just wants to get anything, regardless of the specialty.

 

[abbaroodle]

Can we please limit the thread to the OP's question (finding an internship) and not threadjack it into a discussion about whether or not he or she really "loves" the specialty. He or she did not ask for advice for improving his or her application. But rather for leads. Please limit your response to the OP's question and respond only with leads to help him or her find a residency.

 

[Elfy]

Medstudentquest,

Just because someone says on a forum or during an interview they *love* psych, path, PM&R etc. it does not mean it's necessarily true. I don't doubt that you, for one, love derm sincerely. That much is clear, given how much of your circumstances you've been willing to reveal. But you have to take everything people post here with a grain of salt.

And conversely, someone may not necessarily rave on a forum "I love psych!" but their dedication for the field may still transpire during the interview. Some posters don't have outgoing personalities in real life, others don't want to reveal their real life personae too much.

Third, just because someone loves a specialty it doesn't necessarily mean that the specialty loves them back. It's a game of love only up to one point. Then it becomes a game of compatibility: numbers and networking. This is why it's probably called "matching" and not "mating".

Lastly, if you still see "primary care fields plus psych" or "neuro/psych plus IM" as the equivalent of "anything", then we'll just have to agree to disagree.

 

[Medstudentquest]

Medstudentquest,

Just because someone says on a forum or during an interview they *love* psych, path, PM&R etc. it does not mean it's necessarily true. I don't doubt that you, for one, love derm sincerely. That much is clear, given how much of your circumstances you've been willing to reveal. But you have to take everything people post here with a grain of salt.

And conversely, someone may not necessarily rave on a forum "I love psych!" but their dedication for the field may still transpire during the interview. Some posters don't have outgoing personalities in real life, others don't want to reveal their real life personae too much.

Third, just because someone loves a specialty it doesn't necessarily mean that the specialty loves them back. It's a game of love only up to one point. Then it becomes a game of compatibility: numbers and networking. This is why it's probably called "matching" and not "mating".

Lastly, if you still see "primary care fields plus psych" or "neuro/psych plus IM" as the equivalent of "anything", then we'll just have to agree to disagree.

The different fields the OP has listed vary very very widely! If you love IM, then you likely want to work with adults. I doubt too many people who like IM like peds, and vice versa. Neuro and psych are somewhat related, but completely unrelated to the others.

As far as anything else, I am under the impression that the OP would not be able to get into more competitive fields, and that's why he/she does not mention them. It seems that the OP just wants "a" residency.

Last, I think that for about 99% of specialties, regardless of the numbers, if you really want to go into a certain field, you'll likely be able to eventually.

And to the OP, I told him/her that it's unlikely that PD's will come and offer the OP a spot. It takes active searching and using connections.

 

[Medstudentquest]

Can we please limit the thread to the OP's question (finding an internship) and not threadjack it into a discussion about whether or not he or she really "loves" the specialty. He or she did not ask for advice for improving his or her application. But rather for leads. Please limit your response to the OP's question and respond only with leads to help him or her find a residency.

I actually gave sound advice! Suggested OP to contact PD's in what field/program he/she is interested in.

 

[Winged Scapula]

Moving to ERAS/Match forum...this forum is for the posting of open positions only.

 

[ochdoc]

Hi friends,

Please dont take out your frustation on me by saying whether i like a field or not. For me like everyone else this journey has been very painful which i dont want to discuss here.

This is my second consecutive year of not matching, i dont understand what is going wrong but for sure i have tried very hard, rest assured i will be committed to any field i go in, and also friends i am passionate about family medicine and primary care specialities and family medicine is a branch which has all aspects from int med, surger, pschy, peds, obs- gyn,

so where is the question coming that i am not interested in any particular field , infact i am interested in all the above mentioned fields thats why i am ready for any field.

You guys cant imagine how painful it is for me to keep pouring thousands of dollars loans and going unmatched every yr and i really feel i may not be able to puruse this battle, i am feeling tired , helpless and dead.

Sorry i did not ask any comments from anyone i just asked for help humbly but i guess no one wants to help rather take out my faults anyway i think i am fortunate in one way that i try to learn from my mistakes.

Thank you abbaroodle and elfy for understanding my question!

God bless all,
No hard feelings for anyone,
Rachna

 

[Tigerz_Fan]

Hi friends,

Please dont take out your frustation on me by saying whether i like a field or not. For me like everyone else this journey has been very painful which i dont want to discuss here.

This is my second consecutive year of not matching, i dont understand what is going wrong but for sure i have tried very hard, rest assured i will be committed to any field i go in, and also friends i am passionate about family medicine and primary care specialities and family medicine is a branch which has all aspects from int med, surger, pschy, peds, obs- gyn,

so where is the question coming that i am not interested in any particular field , infact i am interested in all the above mentioned fields thats why i am ready for any field.

You guys cant imagine how painful it is for me to keep pouring thousands of dollars loans and going unmatched every yr and i really feel i may not be able to puruse this battle, i am feeling tired , helpless and dead.

Sorry i did not ask any comments from anyone i just asked for help humbly but i guess no one wants to help rather take out my faults anyway i think i am fortunate in one way that i try to learn from my mistakes.

Thank you abbaroodle and elfy for understanding my question!

God bless all,
No hard feelings for anyone,
Rachna

My post doesn't appear right, so I know it is hard to tell who it is directed to.

I feel horrible for you when I read this thread, the responses, and your final response. Please realize that my response is not directed to you. A poster on this thread is very quickly gaining a reputation for attacking out of the blue. I was just calling that person out.

I do wish you all the best, and don't give up! If I hear of any openings, I will be sure to let you know........

 

[John Deere Gree]

Can we please limit the thread to the OP's question (finding an internship) and not threadjack it into a discussion about whether or not he or she really "loves" the specialty.

Nope...

because that's the way things are at SDN.

 

[Winged Scapula]

Due to numerous user complaints, this thread will be closed.