M4 - Switching after applying to another specialty

US MD 4th year here, I applied Ortho this cycle but I honestly think Ophtho is the field for me. I regret pursuing ortho instead of ophtho. I have lots of experience in the field, as I was a scribe for an ophthalmologist for a year during my gap year. I just started a 4th year ophtho rotation as well which is reminding me how awesome this field is. If I want to pursue ophtho - what are my options? Do I have to delay graduation and do a research year or can I apply as a MD graduate (as... Read more
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