Residency Application Tip: Settling and How to Avoid It

Have you ever “settled” in a relationship?

You know what I mean – you’re with someone who’s not perfect, but they’re good enough. You might not feel much passion, but you’re comfortable, moderately happy, and that’s… well, that’s good enough.

The thing is, the person on the other end of this deal (and that might well be you someday) doesn’t want to hear that you’ve had to “settle” for them. They want to hear that they’re special.

And it shouldn’t be a surprise to hear that program directors do too.