Hypothetical scramble question

[alisepeep]

Would you pick a very crappy program in a perfect location? this program does not have a great reputation but will let you become a physician and get a job while being located in your ideal geographic area...vs a great program but far away from where you wanna be...
which would you pic?

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[BDUS]

Far away great program to get the best training possible then move after 3-4 years to my desired location. You won't have much time in residency to appreciate the place anyway

 

[alisepeep]

more input plz?

 

[Acoustic]

It depends on how extreme the two places are. If they are more similar in location than they are reputation etc

 

[AMEHigh]

Great program far away.

I definitely prioritized location a little bit and didn't apply to any places I absolutely didn't want to live, but if it came down to it I'd pick a "bad" location for a great program any day. It's only a few years and I want to get the best training possible.

 

[Acoustic]

Great program far away.

I definitely prioritized location a little bit and didn't apply to any places I absolutely didn't want to live, but if it came down to it I'd pick a "bad" location for a great program any day. It's only a few years and I want to get the best training possible.

I would generally have to agree with this. If you're talking 2/10 quality vs 8/10 quality, then the better place with worse location would win for me. A few years vs the rest of your career. However if it's more like 6/10 vs 8/10, then better location may be the winner.

 

[j4pac]

You only have one chance at PGY-1. It is the year that you will learn most about medicine in your entire career. Make the most of it.