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Member 400699 · 01-19-2012, 03:41 PM

to get back to the thread topic...
psych really is a buyers market. i have a decent application and got 12 out of 12 interviews from places all over the country with very different teaching goals. i am very glad i took so many interviews so i could contrast them and see what programs i really like. a few points to think about...

1. location- not only where you want to live, but also, what are the patients like? the demographics in houston are very different from boston.

2. research money- i am not into research but interviewed at some heavy-hitter programs. none of the places i looked force research on their residents but the funding speaks to the reputation and contribution of the faculty

3. resident vibes- at the dinner its pretty easy to see where you'll fit in

4. pharm vs. therapy- some places have a focus on one or the other while most are based in GME guidelines. good to know this going in.

01-19-2012, 03:41 PM	#18
Member 400699 Member Status: Resident Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 57	to get back to the thread topic... psych really is a buyers market. i have a decent application and got 12 out of 12 interviews from places all over the country with very different teaching goals. i am very glad i took so many interviews so i could contrast them and see what programs i really like. a few points to think about... 1. location- not only where you want to live, but also, what are the patients like? the demographics in houston are very different from boston. 2. research money- i am not into research but interviewed at some heavy-hitter programs. none of the places i looked force research on their residents but the funding speaks to the reputation and contribution of the faculty 3. resident vibes- at the dinner its pretty easy to see where you'll fit in 4. pharm vs. therapy- some places have a focus on one or the other while most are based in GME guidelines. good to know this going in. Last edited by mkeguy; 02-10-2012 at 05:43 PM.