citizen IMGs, meanwhile, had a 67. The best advice given on when to not rank a program I have seen is this: If you would rather not be a resident than spend a year at that program, don't match them. The hours are terrible in all residency. Step scores. Take step 1 as soon as you can cause tbh idk how you got into clinical rotations without it. Here is the list in no particular order. You can use Residency Explorer for this The match doesn’t make sense. The proper way to interpret this chart is as follows "the more interviews an applicant had conferred a higher likelyhood of matching, because stronger applicants US Match 2022 announcements and discussion, including step exams, OET, USCE, research, application filing, LOR, PS, interviews, program selection, visa, ROL, and post-match SOAP. I know a few have been looking for the 2024 match spreadsheets on here, so here it is. Ofc assuming you're normal in interviews. Unfortunately, step scores still do matter for a fellowship spot, but connections (not nepotism! (;) can bring you very very far. Mid tier MD school. Among all positions offered, 37,690 were filled during the 2023 Main Residency Match Monday, March 11th: Match week begins. Questions about the preparing for or participating in Phase 2 will now go here. c. Pathology Match 2024. Residency is tough work. Applicants apply to training programs either through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS®), a service of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), or whatever application the program is accepting. 10 spots * 10 candidates * $100 = $10K. 45. 84% match rate for MD seniors this year vs 85% match rate for MD seniors last year. Be open to what they have to say and apply it to next year's cycle. The only adjustments I made to the data were deleting a few empty responses and replacing ambiguous board scores (eg 23x) with an actual number (235). Preclinical coursework was p/f, all A's third year rotations. Get LOR from your physicians and make sure they are good, but for most EM physicians ask for SLOE (EM version of LoR). Most likely if you reject this offer, you will not become an ABR certified medical physicist unless you change your name and take on a new identity. A good start is to write up the objective data, then write out discussion/learning points and abstract last if needed. Additionally, it is really hard to hide the fact that you are participating in the match. I know of a handful of people from my institution who really surprised me that weren't able to match Ob/Gyn this year. Allopathic/Osteopathic/IMG/FMG. Not a lot of research. Well, it is getting more attention now that equity has become more important. DO seniors who matched, 76. MATCHED APPLICANTS CREDENTIALS THREAD 14-03-2022. Key Dates March 29, 2021: The online NMS Match System opens for Phase II rankings. What I've gathered from our conversations is that what makes the most difference is 1) having a strong research background, publications and presentations. Ask for help, advice, commiseration, or anything else you need. Hi everyone, Here is the latest edition of the ERAS Megathread for the 2023-2024 application cycle. If you’re starting out with a red flag on your application, work the pre-interview circuit. MOD. citizen IMGs had a 59. US DOs matched at an all-time high, and in the future, I expect this to be super promising for DOs as, in recent memory, their match trajectory has continued to increase. If you're super into HS, focus on that. Since the match there has been a huge increase in advice threads for matched students. e. ago. Click View--> Developer--> Developer Tools. If you're DO, you'll still prob match. It is designed so that you 100% will match into the program you rank highest who also ranks you in a position to match. Does having a lot of interviews increase my chance of matching? No. Hi everyone, If you did not match, we are so sorry. • 2 yr. Many places would rather go without than have a pharmacist that doesn't have a residency. r/medicalschool. Fill rates also remained high this year. 68. ) All the directors talk. I am a US IMG with Step 1: 209, Step 2: 214 and Step 3 2xx. I haven't matched, but have close img friends at ivy/ top 10 programs. If you're MD, you can start chillin bc you'll match for sure. Reach out to your top programs, especially your home program or where you rotated. Charting Outcomes in the Match (same link as above) will show you the likelihood of matching as a product of the number of applications. (*) apparently somewhat region and specialty dependent. Pathology Residency Match 2024 spreadsheets. Please use the "Message the Moderators POST-MATCH THREAD FOR MARCH 2022: PLEASE POST ALL POST-MATCH QUESTIONS HERE. Any advice on programs that take 3rd year elective? Any other advice is also appreciated too on how I can prep my application to have a successful match! Facebook groups such as the yearly USMLE Residency Match groups and/or reddit can be very helpful. 3 percent, the highest on record. I wish you all the best of luck. 4 months USCE (one university, one hospital, 2 clinic) 6 interviews IM. 92. IMG. nightsprite3. We are here to help you get through this in any way we can. Online forums = SDN, Reddit, etc. [deleted] •. You can have 1 interview and nail it, get ranked number 1, and match. This momentous occasion that is “Match Day” signals the transition from undergraduate to graduate medical education When I was a Residency Program Director at Lutheran Medical Center, I reviewed thousands of applications and I'd be happy to help as many redditors as possible. For us, having an open dialogue and setting reasonable expectations for the next few years has helped a lot. Example: John and Jim both interview at Program M. MS4 who just matched neurosurgery, starting as an intern in a couple months. Don't do a specialty you only moderately like because you think the hours are better. If you really love skin of color, focus your ECs/research/personal statement on that. 4% of Matched MDs match into their top 3, 74. 2024 - 2025 Residency Match Thread - April 2024. 4/13/22 - Phase 2 match results released (Post-match/scramble positions will be posted beginning at noon) 4/14/22 - Post-Match applications open. Click "Network" on the upper bar. What each individual residency cares about does differ a little bit from each other, however first and foremost they want residents who: 1. Using the modified original template: You and your SO's specialties. These accredited residency spots are hard to get, and NONE of them want to mess with someone who backs out on the match. I wouldn't be surprised if rads hits <50% over the next few years with all the new DO schools opening up. I also added in a couple columns about Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology, and would be This thread is aimed specifically at applicants pursuing the couples match who are entering the 2023 cycle for residency. Unless you have any connections with ortho residency programs, I don’t think you'll be able to match in orthopedics based on the stats you posted. Kidding aside, I hope your residency gives you enough exposure and opportunities to pursue your interests. Ranking 5 EM programs isn’t ideal, but it’s not to say you won’t match. My program hasn’t increased its class size in at least 6 years. Came into this journey with my 3 friends who have all prematched to programs they really liked and so now it feels a bit isolating. Share. As some other posters have said, it's one of the lowest things on the totem pole for the match. The waiting is definitely the hardest part of this journey. I went from Rads applicant to SOAPing GS Prelim and receiving the categorical interviews for surgery to having to wait till late 4th round for one of the last spots possible. FindAResident = a "position board" from the AMA to help residents find programs with open spots. Heated_Wigwam. The one thing I noticed is that my classmates and I who were 4th quartile ended up falling a few You enter your applicant criteria, like Step scores, visa needs, IMG status, time since graduation, and amount of USCE, and we compare your criteria to programs' requirements and preferences. These are very helpful resources. both unmatched and matched the following year? 2. Currently, I am a board certified practicing physician and I run ResidencyPro. Occ Med is a lot more clinical, the bread and butter being occupational health departments and workers' comp. I had recently talked to a residency application advisor and based on the information below, he felt like it would be difficult to match in OB/GYN…. Everyone went with the latter. 5 percentage points. Hi, Fellows please fill it out for future match applicants so we may get an idea of where we all need to work on The purpose of this thread is to consolidate residency application questions. Hello everyone! Posting this thread a few hours early to make sure it's in place well before match results are released. Start with getting in touch with whoever your research lead is, or your PD/APD if you’re unsure. PGYs are welcome to update details on your program. Not insane amounts of money, but if we assume 10 candidates per spot, at even $100 per candidate not insignificant either. Jun 3, 2024 路 NRMP Matching Program Calendars. I think application #s are gonna continue to go soar both from people primarily interested in rads and also using it as a backup. I was redeemed by a 240/245 step 1/2, plus some good letters of rec. But we are here to help you get through it. Check out these resources and feel free… On Thursday, medical schools find out where all their students have matched/SOAPed. There are undoubtedly cases of true nepotism in medicine - the classic parent helping their child to a place in their program comes to mind. Number of interview invites: 18. Congrats on the match because it is no small feat. Official SOAP '21-22 Megathread. For primary care, no more than 15. I can tell you that candidates don’t match with us if they send multiple “You are #1” e-mails or letters of intent to several of their wish list residencies choices. 4/6/22 - Phase 2 Rank list deadline. The Match had 48,156 total registrants, 481 more applicants than the 2022 Main Residency Match and the second highest in the history of the 30 potential "base" points for everyone (including medical students): 3 program directors score your application, 10 points each. A lot of patients will have psych issues in residency and in practice, I'm sure your fellow residents can't wait to refer their patients to the"psych guy". After the 2022-2023 intern year has HPSP Army - residency match (hypothetical situation) In the scenario that an applicant does not match a specialty in the military match, let’s say gas, but manages to secure a spot in the Civilian match, what are the potentials outcomes. Time you received email: 8:15 AM match day. Prestige and the Residency Match. 2) be likeable, easy to work with, fun, light hearted, people have to be sure it's going to I am looking to set up an elective in ophthalmology soon because my elective slot is in July-August. Official ERAS Megathread - January/February 2024. If you're all about peds derm, focus on that. If your interviews went well, you have a real shot at matching! Feb 28, 2024 路 According to data on the 2023 medicine Match compiled by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), 48% of seniors from U. Edit: just found the data from 2023: 73. Please use this template if you find it easier to do so: Specialty you matched in. If you can’t write a sincere, genuine sounding LOI, don’t write it. Step 2 249. I think yes. It's like all your hard work and effort boils down to 1 day that decides your entire future. Check out residencyexplorer. Most people match to their top 3 - it's going to be exhausting by January. We have already had a lot of duplicate discussion. Otherwise, put them at the bottom of your list. /r/MCAT is a place for MCAT practice, questions, discussion, advice, social networking, news, study tips and more. MATCHED STATUS (with Specialty): Applicant Type (USMD/DO, USIMG, Non-USIMG): STEP 1: STEP 2 CK: STEP 3: Applied to Programs (Specialty/ies with count): Welcome to the Residency subreddit, a community of interns and residents who are just trying to make it through training! This is a subreddit specifically for interns and residents to get together and discuss issues concerning their training and medicine/surgery. 4. Calendars are available for all who participate in the NRMP’s Matching Program. I did also correct a handful of what I assume were typo's (eg matched to #44 when they only ranked 11 Ortho is highly competitive even among US MDs. ”. I am completely depressed that we will be apart for the next 4 years. If looking for "what are my odds" info, check the appropriate "Charting Outcomes of APPLIED IN NOVEMBER AND MATCHED! i came on here and imgreddit, checking on whether I should apply or not. When programs show you match lists, they never actually show you who did not match. Please post all post-match questions here. Friday, March 17th: Match week ends. . Step 1 P. The whole point of medical school is to get into residency The post-grad/not yet in med school time frame is just way too stressful for not being in med school yet. One non-first author pub in basic science from undergrad, one presentation and one abstract in unrelated field in med school. (17*17)-1. Before all else, if you did not match today, I'm so sorry you have to go through this. u/samalander43 - PGY1, applied OB originally, check their post history for advice. SPECIAL EDITION. Ask for honest feedback to why you did not match. Match Week for the 2025 Main Residency Match is March 17 – 21, 2025. It looks like most places with residency programs only accept 4th years doing auditions etc. Topics include multiple sclerosis, seizures/epilepsy, stroke, peripheral neurology, anatomy of the brain and nerves, parkinson's disease, huntington's disease, syncope, medical treatments, ALS, carpal tunnel syndrome, vertigo, migraines, cluster headaches, and more. I have never felt more undesirable and worthless in my entire life. Just completed my occ med residency and chiming in. Registering for a Match is a separate and distinct process from applying to training programs. Step 1 and Step 2 are really the only 2 standardized measures that residencies had to compare students and now one is gone. Use them! They answer calls and emails very quickly. You’re fine, no need to dual apply. Hours as an attending are great, it's not the 90s anymore ob/gyn lifestyle has dramatically improved. 3 percentage points higher than last year. PRO TIP: Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania have the most residency spots per capita. Chances at matching Anesthesia? 馃ゼ Residency. u/wherestigger - MD, happy to answer any questions. They spend the remainder of Thrus afternoon preparing envelopes for the match day ceremony, the information is kept secret until the following day. Discussion. At the same time, your SO is reaching out to the PMR PC and surrounding programs if they don’t have IM at the hospital. “Of the U. 3/21/22 - Phase 2 Applications open. Ecfmg certified before applying. Monday, March 13th: Match week begins. Might as well do something you love. Don’t be afraid to apply and check interviews at programs out of state. DO seniors was 91. Match Anxiety. Occ med, is under the umbrella of 'Preventive Medicine' but is a subspecialty. I saw the preliminary data showing ~99. PGY1, PGY2, and beyond accepted! Phase 2/Scramble Discussion. Applicants who had >15 contiguous ranks matched ~100% of the time. Hi everyone, Here is your first ERAS Megathread for the 2023-2024 application cycle. Check out these resources and feel free to drop your questions, anxieties, and vents in the comments below. Failed couples match with my partner and now we are living 5 hours apart for residency. Award. So, unless you have knowledge of a recent hire who was a new-grad, you might assume they won't hire you if you don't have a residency. Any tips for transition to residency, crucial knowledge or reading I should do before starting, being a good intern, etc? I am an IMG with a great passion for neurosurgery. 3/16/22 @ Noon - List of programs becomes available on Match website. OB/GYN Residency Program List Collab. I'm super happy for them but I'm not gonna lie Serious. One of the two schools [X] is a top 25 program on the USN Research and the other [Y] is <35, but on the primary care, school Y is higher than school X --> leading to the equivalent scores. • 4 yr. Of course, if money is not an issue you can try your chances and apply - it will make some AAMC executives richer. That logic only works for programs. All questions from people who have matched but haven't started yet will be removed from the main feed. I’m PM&R and there aren’t a ton of spots for each program. Friday, March 15th: Match week ends with Match Day! ResidencySwap = ($60/month) a database to pair up with other residents looking to switch with you. You put in stats from your ERAS app and board scores, and it shows how you compare in those categories for each program (e. Theoretically, 16 interviews (17 unique ranks each, including ranking e/o as unmatched) will result in the maximum amount of rankings to be under the 300 cap. No red flags. Choose cities/locations that are program dense. It was basically the same this year as last year 71% match rate for all applicants this year and 71% in 2023. Reply. 2 percentage points over last year and an increase of 17. 5% of MDs matched. 2 percentage-point increase over last year. 9 percent. The result is a Customized Program List that filters out programs that definitely won't consider your application. I was never asked about my grades in 15 interviews. Having a lot of interviews is only a reflection of your application. This thread is your resource for the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP). Matched vs. The main difference is you're going to have a lot more 240+ Step 1's, with multiple research publications from UPenn than Drexel. I have it and I have found discrepancies in “minimum Residency Match 2024, need Advice. • 5 mo. This is thread is your resource for Welcome to r/neurology home of science-based neurology for physicians, neuroscientists, and fans of neurology. The #1 social media platform for MCAT advice. If looking for "what are my odds" info, check the appropriate "Charting Outcomes of the Match" report based on your status. Visa requiring non U. If you’re applying IM and get an interview and your SO is applying PMR at the same hospital, you reach out to your IM program coordinator to let them know of your couples matching status. But specifically towards residency (with a Step 1 P/F now), a better med school can open better doors for you to match into a better program. Medical schools allow you to open your envelope at 12pm ET, at the match day ceremony. Not even one in three matched. That is obviously bad and demoralizing, and poisons development of the best talent. Thursday, March 16th: SOAP rounds begin. It was a different circumstance back then as I needed a visa, no US experience, working full time and a mom. 0 percentage points over the last five years. Hey y’all, I figure some other OB/GYN spreadsheet girlies might benefit from this Excel as I struggled to find a clear list of residency programs (largely just nomenclature). What I’ve noticed is that good scores can definitely get you interviews, but what gets you a match is being able to connect well with people. Thursday, March 14th: SOAP rounds begin. If I can do this, then most definitely anyone can! Phase 2 dates. Applicant Highlights. Apply very broadly, and apply to IMG friendly programs and those that don’t fill during this match. t. HAVE A FOCUS!! As a general rule in life, the more niche you are with what you do, the more desirable you are. I have about 5 years od experience in working in biotech industry and about 3-4 experiences in FM/IM. On interpreting match lists, from a newly matched M4. Insidethematch = a twitter page that often posts open positions. Reach out to people at the institutions you want to go to. 2 points for M1, M2, and step/level 1 (the move to pass/fail may change some of this moving forward I did pass the step 1&2 in 2013 on first attempt , applied for residency but unsuccessful. Pathology residency at the moment is not very competitive, particularly if you are a US-graduate (even better if you are a US-MD graduate!). The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is offered by the AAMC and is a required exam for admission to medical schools in the USA and Canada. Get on social media. Congratulations to them and all their accomplishments, but we want to hear from our UNDER DOGS. 11 AM EST: SOAP applicants can start prepping their apps in ERAS. true. Happy match day! Use this megathread to celebrate and congratulate yourself for making it through medical school and moving on to residency. Mar 10, 2023 路 The National Resident Matching Program ® (NRMP ®) is excited to celebrate Match Week for the 2023 Main Residency Match with residency applicants, institutions, programs, medical schools, and the medical education community. I ended up with plenty of interviews and I matched into a middle tier general surgery residency from a low tier US MD school. A Two-Phase Match would provide for preferencing by all participants in all phases of the Match, reduce some of the stressors inherent in the current matching and SOAP process, and improve the Match experience without altering the general Match timeline. I’m an R1. Current residents/attendings who SOAPed: u/corleonecapo - PGY1 who SOAPed in 2021, will help with emotional support, strategy, and program/specialty selection. So, when you see 3 people matched into CF, you have no idea if that is a 100% match rate or a 50% match rate. allopathic medical schools got the top choice on their rank-order list, while 73% wound up in one of their top three on Match Day. Program M is a decent program, but John has interviews at many other better programs. Step 3 results to be announced. It is important to gather that info by asking the residents during interview dinners or other interactions. e. 3% of DOs matched, and 93. Work experience in pharmacy: ~9 months community, 1 year hospital intern. Step 2 24x. oheringer. Reply reply. I'm not saying the med schools ranking will net you a good residency program because residency admit teams aren't checking the USNEWS rankings. bottom/top 25%, middle 50% of matched applicants). I think it’s steadily getting more competitive, but this year seemed like it was a lot. First, thank you to the 500+ soon-to-be interns who filled out the survey. Lmao. CAMPEP has dropped the ball, massively, and should possibly reevaluate the residency requirement until enough spots are open. Didn't find any major discrepancies but I've seen ppl post about match a resident not being updated. The process of increasing class size is not that simple. 6% Match rate, also an all-time high and a 6. So prev med as previously mentioned is its own specialty. 6% spots were filled and heard of a lot of people SOAPing who had applied Ob/Gyn. From what I’ve heard first hand, the applicant is usually put into a TY with the military. Registering for the Match. Hit command-R to refresh the page. 5% for all DO applicants. Spots are not increasing nearly as fast. I got a subscription and used it along with Frieda and residency explorer. Be genuine and sincere. This isn't just a sob story for the students out Residency. 7 percent matched to one of their top three choices, an increase of 4. The purpose of this thread is to consolidate residency application questions. I have so many questions about the process and about Please post your questions about residency or the match here. All we see are the 26x/26x, all Honors, AOA applicants wondering if they’ll match at Derm at Harvard. We are a very capable bunch and should definitely build each other up, support and learn from one another. April 6, 2021: Registration deadline for applicants to participate in I'm a recent family med grad and I want to wish you good luck going forward. •. We find out about this more often than students realize. Sort by: Search Comments. One of the biggest mistakes of candidates that don't match is failure to ask for feedback. Well, match day has concluded, and there are some key takeaways from the 2024 match. number of interviews you received. 3/28/22 - Rankings for phase 2 open. I am wanting to match to a SA Rotating internship and eventually either specialize into IM or diagnostic imaging dependent upon actually matching of course. Click "Preserve log" if it's not already checked. Match situation (i. 175 votes, 725 comments. Our platform provides personalized program lists based on your specific qualifications, helping you identify programs where you have the highest chances of acceptance, even without ECFMG certification. Where you actually matched (type of residency, where it was on your rank list, etc. Ascension St John Hospital Detriot, MI ( pros : location, fellowships- Cons: not X+Y, 7/10 life-work balance) Marshall University Huntington, WV (pros: PD, fellowships, X+Y- cons location) Novant Health Wilmington, NC ( pros, location, very friendly, best life-work balance, cons-forprofit (no loan The match rate per number of contiguous ranks is not an accurate representation of the actual number needed to match. The sorry fact of the matter is that this is unacceptable and presents a serious doubt in my mind about the current trends in the field. On behalf of the mod team, best of luck, and may you all match very high on your rank list! When you've had enough celebrating, grab your popcorn and pitchforks and head over to the heavily anticipated Login to myERAS on Chrome. There are some AMAZING programs out of state. Dabbled in a couple QI projects and IRB protocols (which never got through unfortunately). Likely virtual. The PGY-1 match rate for U. 9. There seem to be a bunch of us that went the Carribbean route or attended an international medical school. Mar 17, 2023 路 U. John is a stud applicant, while Jim is not. 10 AM EST: Applicants learn if they matched. Advice for 2024 Match from Rads applicant who SOAPed for Prelim hours ago. SOAP 2024 - Official Megathread. com, a business I started a few years back to help medical students through the residency match process. 4% Match rate, 1. Applied anyway (120 prgs) all IM, received 10invites and matched! Moral of the story, the real world is very much different from online. Will pass step 3 2. 馃憦馃徎馃憦馃徎馃憦馃徎. There is a difference between nepotism and connections playing role. MD seniors was 92. Preclinical/clinical grades and AOA (the honors society) can be biased. When I was in your shoes, I remember being tempted to peruse SDN for the compiled match lists from my various options. Generally, 35 programs is the answer for well-qualified applicants. Every prior edition of Charting Outcomes in the Match shows match rate by preferred specialty. 9 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM and 6 PM EST: SOAP rounds 1-4. Case reports shouldn’t require IRB approval but they might ask you to submit it anyways. 5% for Matched DOs. To add links to this message (curent Google Doc, Discord, etc) please put a comment with an updated link and it will get posted here. 3 publications, joined research in the US after applying for this cycle. SOAP-eligible applicants can view unfilled programs. US Match 2022 announcements and discussion, including step exams, OET, USCE, research, application filing, LOR, PS, interviews, program selection, visa, ROL, and post Most people either delay graduation and reapply, or try to find some sort of clinical/research position and reapply the next year (usually into things like FM/IM). They are also the most couple friendly and DO friendly states. Now I feel doing it again as the circumstances have changed but scared of being disappointed all over again. The ECFMG, USMLE, ERAS, and NRMP websites have a lot of information and videos. I have seen a few comments mentioning that Ob/Gyn had a particularly rough cycle this year. Will pass their boards 3. However, the NRMP is cognizant that an evolution of the Main Residency Match process could 4. The match is too competitive for you to assume you will get a residency in phase 2 or the scramble. Please help update the 'Program Details' as you do your research. Post your trials and tribulations as an IMG here! Let's build this community together! ALL IMGs & IMG supporters welcome! (Past, present, and future. So, if you want to try it, I would use it along with the other websites and definitely not as a sole resource. In the coming weeks, many of you will be in the fortunate position of choosing between multiple schools to attend. HeadBarracuda. Match A Resident can be incredibly useful for maximizing your chances of matching, especially with your Step 1 and 2 scores, LORs, and OET cleared. There has been a fear-based increase in the number of programs to which students apply, but The Match is not actually more competitive (as Congratulations to all those who matched! For those who couldn't match, goodluck in SOAP or next year! Let's keep supporting each other. EM has >3 PDs, but I don't know how this works/changes in specialties like derm with essentially only one program. Of course results will vary once residency starts, but ultimately I think if y’all are willing to make it work, you definitely will. Rads got shreked over only like 2 years too, went from 90% in 2020 to 67% 2022, and now 57% in 2023. I copied in some data from FREIDA and APGO. I know I did. g. S. one person unmatched vs. Hi all! I’m posting as a 3rd year vet student in the states and will soon be a 4th year. My career goals are shattered and I'm heartbroken to be living from my partner on top of everything. Some schools have a group of students eligible for AOA and then the class votes for who gets it. Now you should see a whole list of documents listed. org. ): Large AMC traditional PGY1, rank 2. Non-U. However, the match list for the top 25 [X] has objectively much better matches for residency programs. May 31, 2023 路 There were 571 more primary care positions than the 2022 Match, an increase of 3. 9% for all MD applicants (including unmatched), 68. Best of luck. Got strong LORs from heme-onc attendings and expressed my genuine interest in the field. Number/Type of residencies applied to: 21. I applied for a competitive specialty but didn't match with a good number of interviews. I also have experiences with pathology laboratories and I am wondering if it is a good idea to switch specialties towards FM or IM since I went Internship and Residency Questions Galore. eq oe gv fd dv ri sy gv hl ax