Hi all, about to start intern year and geographically, I am really more sad than I ever thought I was going to be. I wanted to end up in the Chicago area, and I stupidly put a program higher than I really should have and ended up matching close to another major city on the east coast. I actually like the east coast (the particular area I'm in is meh) but it's just, I feel so cheated, both by myself and also with the process (I matched low-ish on my list despite being a really good applicant imo) and wondering why the hell I wasn't better at seeing how problematic this would be being far away from my family. I know what you're thinking, this is frowned upon and not a good look. I totally, totally get that, and I am kinda embarrassed.
I haven't decided if I really am going to go through with attempting to transfer. truly. I just am considering it.
When do I reach out to my PD? how is scheduling interviews going to work? Any other tips if possible? Does it change things (i.e. make things easier) if I'm just reapplying for a pgy-1? Can I use some of my med school lor's or will they all need to be new? thanks so much.
I haven't decided if I really am going to go through with attempting to transfer. truly. I just am considering it.
When do I reach out to my PD? how is scheduling interviews going to work? Any other tips if possible? Does it change things (i.e. make things easier) if I'm just reapplying for a pgy-1? Can I use some of my med school lor's or will they all need to be new? thanks so much.
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