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Residency match regret from ranking based on partner, and coping or switching later

April 3, 2026r/medicalschool

In r/medicalschool, multiple threads discuss ranking residency programs around a partner and later regretting it, with peers emphasizing self-compassion, finding positives in the program, and considering a residency swap if needed.

“Match regret I made my rank list heavily based on being close to my partner.”
“some residents have told me that they ranked their current location first because of their partner at the time (now ex)”
“If the program isn't working for you - work hard, survive intern year, and see about a residency swap later.”
“I also made my rank list based on being close to my fiancé at the time”
“Same thing happened to me :/ but I ended up absolutely loving the place I did residency”
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