usmle usmle Search USMLE WEB Site Contact USMLE WEB USMLE WEB Forum Home USMLE Step 1 USMLE Step 2 CK USMLE Step 2 CS USMLE Step 3 Fellowship
 
 
  Register    FAQFAQ    SearchSearch    MemberlistMemberlist    UsergroupsUsergroups   Log inLog in 

Match in two categorical positions?



 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    usmle forum -> The Match
Author Message
towdoc



Joined: 17 Aug 2007
Posts: 1

posting in usmle forum about The Match
PostPosted : Fri Aug 17, 2007    Post subject:

Match in two categorical positions?

 Reply with quote
Hi all, I am new to this forum. I have really found the forum to be useful and would like to post this query which might be helpful for all the people around, including me.

1) I want to apply to two categorical programs , preliminary, Transitional year and also to advanced positions in the same time. I have been wondering how the process of matching would take place in such a scenario. Would I be matched in two categorical programs?

2) Is it ok to apply for both preliminary and categorical positions in the same program? How about applying to two or more categorical programs in the same program. Is there any bad side of it?
Hoping to hear from u guys!
Back to top
root
Site Admin


Joined: 12 Feb 2005
Posts: 555

posting in usmle forum about The Match
PostPosted : Fri Aug 17, 2007    Post subject:

Re: Match in two categorical positions?

 Reply with quote
towdoc wrote:
Hi all, I am new to this forum. I have really found the forum to be useful and would like to post this query which might be helpful for all the people around, including me.

1) I want to apply to two categorical programs , preliminary, Transitional year and also to advanced positions in the same time. I have been wondering how the process of matching would take place in such a scenario. Would I be matched in two categorical programs?

2) Is it ok to apply for both preliminary and categorical positions in the same program? How about applying to two or more categorical programs in the same program. Is there any bad side of it?
Hoping to hear from u guys!


A1) No, you will have one ranking order regardless of what programs you choose. for ex. you may also choose for surgery, categorical and transitional positions in the same residency and you will get matched based on the ranking order you submit.

A2) it is ok to apply for both preliminary and categorical positions.
Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    usmle forum -> The Match All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Page 1 of 1