petrina Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm a first year resident and feel I've made a mistake in picking my residency. Although I enjoy much of the day to day work, I don't know about the fit long term and lifestyle wise. I had considered path in medical school and did an elective late in my last year of med school. Although I thoroughly enjoyed it, I ended up not applying and matching to my first ranked program. I know that PGY1 year can be taxing, but I find myself drained and burnt out. I've been thinking about the possibility of switching for a little while now, but haven't brought it up to anyone in person or spoken to it with my PD. Has anyone here gone though the experience of switching before, specifically with regards to path? Would I have to re-enter CaRMS or is switching internally possible? Any help is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrouchoMarx Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 msg me. what program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactic Folly Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Each school should have an internal transfer policy. Speak with your PGME office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laika Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Check your PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermviser Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Best of luck, I know a PGY3 from Obgyn who switched to path a few years back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shikimate Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Even if you can't switch internally there is always spots left in 2nd itereation of CaRMS. With some electives and a convincing story you should get in somewhere (especially unpopular places out east and in central Canada that never get filled). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrouchoMarx Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 be sure to go to a good program. its important for fellowships and jobs later. dont just go into whichever program has an opening if it doesnt fit your goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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