How to Switch Specialties During Residency: What’s Actually Possible, What It Costs, and How to Do It Right
Switching specialties mid-residency is more common and more navigable than most residents realize. The real challenge isn’t logistics—it’s distinguishing burnout from genuine mismatch and escaping the sunk-cost trap that keeps people in the wrong field. Here’s how to evaluate whether to switch, stay, or pivot, and the actual steps to make it happen.