Is switching from one residency( AOA) to another residency( ACGME) still allowed?

[Jay2910]

Hello everyone,
With all the match changes, I don't know if the switching from AOA FM to say ACGME radiology is still allowed? If anyone can give legit advice on this that would be much appreciated as I don't want to get stuck in a program for 4 years.
I can't really ask the program directors if I can switch out to another residency cause I know that looks bad. Tips on how to handle ?
I'm very desperate and I really need help guys!

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[gutonc]

You're not "switching". You're quitting one and trying to match into another. There are no rules against this. The difficulty will be in the fact that you're trying to leave a non-competitive program (AOA FM) for a more competitive one (Rads).

Your success, or lack thereof, will not have anything to do with any rules (that don't actually exist).

 

[GoSpursGo]

You're going to need to get over your fear of talking to your PD about wanting to switch--if you're working in a residency now, you aren't going to be able to match without a letter of good standing from your current program.

 

[NotAProgDirector]

The ABR appears to require ACGME prelim credit. If your current program is not ACGME accredited, it's unlikely to meet their requirements. If they have already gotten pre-accred status, then it likely will count but you would probably need to contact them.