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At the end of medical school, there’s something called the Match, essentially where you find out where you’ll get your formal training as an actual doctor.
Except... I didn’t Match. I didn’t get an assignment. So after four years of hard work, I have... nothing. I’m scared, confused, angry and so very very alone.
Any entertainment y’all could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Front page edit: First time on front page! At least something good came of my despair! Send inspirational quotes, puppies, or funny things. ;)
JoyGrail
Don't lose hope, ur not gonna waste ur 4 years...its not only you, u r not alone...maybe not now but there is always a time/chance for u.
toooldtoknownewness
HappyPlatypusJoy
I didn’t match at first either. Did a year of research and matched in ENT a year later. Hang in there
MagicallyMike
Oh wow, that's encouraging! Thank you!
breakin247365
finallystoppedlurkingonimgur
Now they need a doctor for 2 patients.
gavr1loo
They need a driver, too.
NRXNext
@OP Let us know how it turns out. I'm praying for ya buddy.
PersonfromEarth
Thoughts and prayers.
TheProfessionalOne
You could still make a great dentist.
qsysopr
you anti-dentite bastard
dobbcakes365
Ask the sorting hat to reconsider
MagicallyMike
Right?! How is a recall not a thing in this situation?
mlung
Isn’t there the scramble? Scramble !
MediaMuerte
Your medical career isn't over. You'll be able to try again, or go abroad. Doing so might help you match later
yolobrolo
My friend didn't match for ophthalmology. Did research for a year in WI (no pay). Matched this year in Detroit. Keep at it. You'll get it!
kawaiitankguy
no pay? what about simple things like food?
JSymphony
I’m really sorry @OP best of luck with the SOAP or other opportunities. Try to remember that the road of life takes many turns
MagicallyMike
Thank you for the good vibes!
Bamborghini
I'm doing SOAP too...seriously sucks. Good luck
MagicallyMike
I’m not eligible for SOAP cuz I matched a TY, so there was only 13 advanced spots TOTAL. Rest are categorical and I can’t go for them.
Bamborghini
Oh that really blows
Zicora
Dude, I so feel your pain right now. Waiting to see if I can get anything through SOAP.
SheWolf04
Crossing fingers for you! I have friends who did and they're doing just fine now as Attendings.
Zicora
Thanks. Didn't match through SOAP but contacting the other open programs.
iMurse
My brother didn’t match his first year. He is now an ortho surgeon. Hang in there.
MagicallyMike
Thank you for the good vibes! :)
DoctorSnakebeast
You got the training you need to be a doctor, but none of the Hippocratic Oath to stop you. Sounds like it's time to become a serial killer.
tx3x
see? there's a bright side
Barjack
Scramble man scramble!
MagicallyMike
I matched a TY, so now Im ineligible for categorical programs (98% of SOAP), and I can only do advanced, which theres only 13 spots.
personality15
I know lots of people who turned their TY into a full categorical residency. Do your best during that year and don't stop working hard. GL!
AreolaBorealis
Rough news dude thats a major bummer. But all is not lost, there are always soap spots and next year but it hurts for sure :(
MagicallyMike
Super long story, but I can’t SOAP :(
AreolaBorealis
:(( man... Can you reapply? Research isn't bad and a year of research could be great. 9-5 with most weekends off and help your application
AreolaBorealis
After all you are still an MD and should be able to land a very decent paying research job for a year
MrsBananaGrabber
My sister is a resident and she has mentioned doing humanitarian-type work in the case of not matching and trying again next year 1/2
MrsBananaGrabber
It’s a good way to keep productive, get more experience and also show good personal qualities.
SadieMuffins
Sorry @op. This blog may help http://erinbartram.com/uncategorized/the-sublimated-grief-of-the-left-behind/
MagicallyMike
Thank you!
ZimbabweDuBoise
Look into the military. They'll pay off your student loans and give you a job.
TripTheTrigger
Scramble! Call everyone you interviewed with, send more resumes out, now! Go! I'm serious. It's not over
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SereneMango
Yeeeesh. Those made me cringe. He deserves nothing. Not gonna match if you aren’t matchable or motivated.
MagicallyMike
I can’t SOAP because I matched a TY, and therefore can’t do categorical, only advanced, and SOAP this year only had 13 advanced spots, TOTAL
TripTheTrigger
God.... Dude I'm so sorry
BifPib
MagicallyMike
Amazing
Mattcatt85
I looked at your posts @MagicallyMike. It doesn’t seem like you like this line of work. That’s ok!! Should this not be a big of a relief?
MagicallyMike
Yes... except the $160K of student loans I have to pay off...
Mattcatt85
Fair.
leftyepee
Look at working for big pharma. They pay really well and they hire people with medical degrees who didn't do their residency.
BigMutts
That feeling may have come across in your residencies interviews..... Just saying.....
MagicallyMike
Meh. I don't think so, but I suppose it's a possibility.
lovesdogsmorethanpeople
Tell me about it!! I’m a PA-C, and have a stupid amount of debt. have you considered selling organs that you don’t need?
MagicallyMike
Everything but my penis.
lovesdogsmorethanpeople
That’s too bad. A penis can get you big money.
avavilina
I'm in grad school and I can sympathize with a lot of your posts. Its a stressful time in life, makes it hard to like what you're doing. 1
avavilina
Sometimes getting a hitch in your career path can be good; it forces you off the beaten path and gives you time to determine what you like 2
Poprocket77
Sounds normal. Take a day or two and decompress. You'll be fine.
Saytin666
You can still get into a residency outside the match. Talk to your school’s administration office and start calling around.
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Shinotsa
Oh man, that's still better than most of the surgeons I know
beardguy
Soap, man. There’s still hope.
strongshoulders
Scramble works
SheWolf04
Agreed!!
frickenunbelievable
Shucks, you get to delay the trauma of residency for a year.
MagicallyMike
But that reapplication situation is a bitch
frickenunbelievable
My wife complains of ptsd 10 years later.
Torimkaldeen
Good luck. Try again.
MagicallyMike
Appreciate the good vibes!
Bitorez
Match.com ... Sorry i had to
MagicallyMike
Perfection
31492
Hey I'm an orthopedic surgeon at an academic hospital. I regularly advise med students. If you want to talk, let me know.
Lexx78
You sir/mam are a bonus to our society!
iLikeBeerandSquirrels
I want to do what you do! Mind if I ask you a lot of questions?
pshawn
Can you just be my friend and buy me stuff
cptcr
What should I do? My arm hurts when I go like this.
CoffeeTrampTossBitch
My elbow feel funny. My elbow feel strange
strongshoulders
Classic 31492 - great
asmileadaykeepsthedoctoraway
Can you advise pre-med students too?
TruckloadsOfBroccoli
Is your username your IQ?
spankbox
MetaSomma
It's his zip code, Långaryd
WalkHerToTheParty
You can still match through SOAP this week, right? Go get you a spot, OP!
MagicallyMike
Because I matched to a TY, I'm no longer eligible for most of SOAP. :/
orbitn
Hmm.. If i get my doctorate and a mirror do you think i could save money by doing my own back surgery
crazyspelling
That depends, how much whiskey can you drink?
amishjosh
after the hell of postgrad, all the whiskey
orbitn
I'll just rely on what the naturopathic doctor taught me then perform a steak knife/screwdriver discectomy. whats this linguini lookin stuf
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Rayxzerox
Yeah, what a dick steering his career towards work he's more comfy with
MagicallyMike
Yes, keep posting your same negative comment. I hope your bad vibes come back on you.
mpaulson111
Ignore him. We're here for you.
MagicallyMike
Thank you. I’ve been impressed. Really only like 3 or so people that have been rude. Vast majority had been very kind. Go Imgur!!
paramedicnotadriver
How can you say you don't know what you're doing and hate Pts and be mad at this guy for calling you out. Probably a good thing you're out.
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GarnerLeidy
Nice username
bkkhk
Will you do a sexy man dance like Magic Mike? Maybe that’ll make OP feel better
MagicallyMike
I’d like that. I’ll DM you
Cheomesh
No, you need to DM @31492
DrowningLessons
Nope. Chuck Testa.
Dolus1337
This is why he didn't match
TheChandrian
MagicallyMike
That made me lol. Well played.
MsSchadenfraulein
StatisticallyInsignificantCanadian
I mean, you're not wrong, but...
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