Hey all,
I'm an MS4 just finishing up interviews. Arizona raised, medical school on the west coast. I'm looking to end up in cali. Pretty competitive applicant with great sloes and scores. I've had some trouble deciding which programs to put at the top of the list as they are very different programs. I've searched some previous threads that may have touched on the "big picture" of big names and/or good programs and the smaller and/or "cushier" residency programs.
Harbor UCLA, USC and the smaller ones being UCI and Kaiser SD. I liked the vibes better and the lifestyle of the 3 year programs (UCI and Kaiser) better, but I can't help but feel Harbor and USC would open more doors. As far as future plans, I see myself 85% sure in the community setting. I've never been a person to relish in names and prestige, but I just don't want to shoot myself in the foot. From what I've seen all cali programs are great.
Just wanted to get some of your opinions. Thanks!
I'm an MS4 just finishing up interviews. Arizona raised, medical school on the west coast. I'm looking to end up in cali. Pretty competitive applicant with great sloes and scores. I've had some trouble deciding which programs to put at the top of the list as they are very different programs. I've searched some previous threads that may have touched on the "big picture" of big names and/or good programs and the smaller and/or "cushier" residency programs.
Harbor UCLA, USC and the smaller ones being UCI and Kaiser SD. I liked the vibes better and the lifestyle of the 3 year programs (UCI and Kaiser) better, but I can't help but feel Harbor and USC would open more doors. As far as future plans, I see myself 85% sure in the community setting. I've never been a person to relish in names and prestige, but I just don't want to shoot myself in the foot. From what I've seen all cali programs are great.
Just wanted to get some of your opinions. Thanks!