How to Switch Residency Specialties or Transfer Programs Mid-Training: A Step-by-Step Guide
Switching residency specialties or transferring programs mid-training is one of medicine’s most opaque processes. Nobody tells you how to navigate the conversations with your PD, find open positions outside the Match, or handle the paperwork. This guide breaks down the actual mechanics—timing, letters, ACGME requirements—so you can make this career pivot without burning bridges or losing more time than necessary.