Harry15 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Hello, I am a PA-student anticipating to graduate in early August 2019 and taking the PANCE roughly early Sept based on previous classes before me. I was looking into doing a fellowship, however it starts March 1st, leaving me with 6ish months of a gap. Should I try to get a job for those months leading up to the fellowship? I feel like the likelihood of an employer to hire me for such a short period is slim. I have heard locums is too much for a new grad so I factored that out. I likely would find out if I was selected for the fellowship before graduating. I have an out-of-state EMT cert; should I look into getting reciprocity and doing something like that (would still have to get trained on the local area/protocols though)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMann Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I had a 6 month gap between graduation and residency and wrestled with this question as well. I decided against working and just spent the time being a stay at home dad and getting our house ready to sell. I did have a job lined up before grad, but figured I would end up working approx. 1-2 months after credentialing and HR orientation and whatnot. I figured with the difficulty and time suck that residency is, my time would be better spent investing with my family. I would absolutely do it that way again. I do have to explain that 6 month gap on every credentialing process, but that's no big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karebear12892 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I am in a similar situation. I just graduated and I am taking my PANCE on January 3rd, but the fellowship program I plan to complete starts in September. I have a PRN job lined up for when credentialing is complete, and they are well aware of my fellowship plans and happy to accommodate me. I realize that's not always easy to arrange, but it just worked out that way for me. I also plan to do a whole lot of visiting family, hanging out with my dog, sleeping, binge watching TV, etc. Oh, and I have been driving for Uber/Lyft throughout PA school, so I plan to continue that for supplemental income. I am embracing the hiatus. After 27 months of PA school, I'm not in a hurry to rush into anything time consuming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AspiringPA2015 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Graduated in August and start my fellowship in January...take the time to see family and friends, travel if your finances allow it, take care of necessities for success, and brush up on material within the specialty/setting you chose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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