When to start looking for jobs as a resident?

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projektreverb

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Hey all,

I know it’s a little too early to start job hunting as a community resident, but I’m curious as to when would be a good time to start? For those of you wondering, nothing against my current site, location is a long way from home for me.

Looking in the Chicago market, which I already know is a tough market.
 
Midyear. Anything posted before then is likely looking for someone now. Do PPS at Midyear if you can - the expectation of every interview there is that you can’t start until July-August.

But after Midyear it’s pretty much free game. Just make sure you mention in your letter of intent that it’s something you want after you after you complete your residency.


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Co-residents last year skipped PPS but they probably should have done it.

That being said they started actively searching February; all got jobs starting in July.