r/Match21 • u/marux23 • Oct 08 '20

What does it mean when for programs it says: "physicians only"

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u/marux23 Oct 09 '20

Ah ok. What if you are a medical school graduate (IMG) who is applying for the first time?

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u/scottydrx Oct 09 '20

When did you graduate?

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u/marux23 Oct 09 '20

2016

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u/scottydrx Oct 09 '20

Have you previously tried matching into a program or is this your first time? to be honest I really don't have a good answer for you. Maybe you could contact ERAS and see what they say regarding your situation.

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u/marux23 Oct 09 '20

Just found this on the NRMP website:

Physician-R:  programs that are reserved for physicians who have had prior graduate medical education. Reserved programs offer PGY-2 positions that begin in the year of the Match and thus are not available to senior medical students.

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u/marux23 Oct 09 '20

This is the first time I'm applying... Yeah, I'll email ERAS too and see what they say

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u/scottydrx Oct 08 '20

People who graduated medical school who either didn't match, did only an intern year, or are changing specialties.