u/medschoolbarbiee

I need to relocate closer to family during this year.

Trying to understand the actual mechanics before I say anything to my PD:

• Timing: bring it up before or after you have a spot lined up elsewhere?
• The conversation: Go straight to PD or test the waters with an APD/mentor first?
• Finding a spot: these seem to mostly open up when someone else transfers out, so there's no real posting. How did you find one? Networking, cold emails, your PD making calls?
• Logistics: LORs, ACGME paperwork, whether training time/credit transfers cleanly.
• Was your program supportive or did they make it hard: especially once you explained it was a family thing and not about them?

Would love to hear from anyone who's actually done this - transferred out, transferred in, or PD/APD who's handled a request like this. Trying to go in with realistic expectations.

Looking for a PGY1 spot in Peds in the new york area. Willing to swap as well. DM or comment with any leads please!