I am currently homeless and seeking a PGY1 position. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Position Wanted PGY1 position, homeless
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That blows. Think about moving to Missouri and work as an "assistant physician" or look for "house physician" jobs in NY, FL. Work as a medical assistant if those are not an option. If you have a significang amount of free time and want to defer loans, I'd also consider enrolling to get an EMT or LPN certificate which will allow you to work in a healthcare environment.
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IMG, FMG, USMD, DO? Citizenship status? Step scores? Red flags? While I cannot help you find a position, the people here that can would be best able to do so with this information.
Any PGY1, Michigan
USMD. US Citizenship, 220 step2
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I guess it's just a more competitive field now.
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I'm sorry.
Make sure the little things are tweaked on your next app cycle( ps, good rec letter) , think back about your interviews( any problems, can you sell yourself well?) and maybe consider applying to more programs and more low-mid tier ones.
Don't give up now! You are almost there!
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I didn't match this year, working as a scribe for the past couple weeks, my paycheck for 70 hours was $561.xx. I was making about 85k when I left finance 8 years ago. Rough patches are expected, but boy oh boy, it hurts.
I pulled out of the match for personal reasons after med school so had a 1 year gap. I had to work at Dunkin donuts for a bit before I found a lab job.
Granted I had some support such as room to live in at my parents.
I know it's easier said than done but things will be allright specially with your credentials. tougher the road sweeter the victory
Granted I had some support such as room to live in at my parents.
I know it's easier said than done but things will be allright specially with your credentials. tougher the road sweeter the victory
I'm in a similar situation as you were in currently. Are you in residency now? Let me give you the story:
US citizen
IMG (SGU)
Step 1: 235
Step2: 229
CS: Pass on first time
Applied to ONLY internal medicine (applied broadly)
12 interviews total
Matched to #1 choice
I won't go into details but for personal reasons I couldn't start residency and had to get a waiver from the NRMP. Now I'm trying to find a lab job to fill in this year's gap before I either find a vacancy or apply during the next cycle. What do you think my chances are of matching AGAIN are given my credentials?
Pretty high.
I did not go through the match however. I did not even submit the list. I interviewed but decided to not rank the list so never matched the first year. However I do not think it will make a difference. Just be prepared to explain the gap if the question arises on the interview trail
I did not go through the match however. I did not even submit the list. I interviewed but decided to not rank the list so never matched the first year. However I do not think it will make a difference. Just be prepared to explain the gap if the question arises on the interview trail
My one concern is that I'm technically considered a "re-applicant" even though I already matched last year. I know many reapplicants don't match continue to not match in consecutive years, but my situation is a little different.
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If you are doubtful about next year, you could speak to a recruiter. I normally don't recommend military to anyone who isn't really into it......but if you think you won't get a residency otherwise it might be worth considering.
I don't have a lot of advice about the mean time however....sorry
I don't have a lot of advice about the mean time however....sorry
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Military will not take anyone unless they are a US citizen and have completed a PGY 1 position and has an unrestricted medical license. At that they will only take you as a general medical officer (general practitioner). There are not enough military residencies for all the military medical students as is so little chance they are giving away a spot to a civilian.
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I thought op was a citizen and I was saying they would need to sign up....
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You are correct, OP is a US citizen but has not completed a PGY-1
You are right. A lot of places didn't ask me about the gap at all, I don't think they even knew or caught the gap. Some of the places were even the same places and program director I had interviewed the year before (JFK West Palm Beach).
I guess it is hard to give advice without knowing exactly why you took a year off, DID you get yourself into some legal trouble that anyone can see, vs health problems vs family issues? etc.
Anyways I am from SGU too and your scores are good so it shouldn't be a big deal re matching as long as there is no big blemishes on the record.
You can PM me if you like to discuss more private issues.
I guess it is hard to give advice without knowing exactly why you took a year off, DID you get yourself into some legal trouble that anyone can see, vs health problems vs family issues? etc.
Anyways I am from SGU too and your scores are good so it shouldn't be a big deal re matching as long as there is no big blemishes on the record.
You can PM me if you like to discuss more private issues.
