Long time lurker here -- I've interviewed at most of these places already, and obviously ranking has a lot to do with the feel of a program, but I wanted to know everyone's thoughts on ranking these programs. About me: Single (but would like to fix this), no real attachments anywhere, I have friends in most major cities, interested in either general internal medicine or pulm critical care, if I had to choose a fellowship now, I'd do GIM, ideally a Robert Wood Johnson or similar, in the long term I see myself in academics and doing clinical/public health disparities research. Also, interested in health policy and global health and global health policy. That said, I've listed some of my top choices with some short pros/cons, and they are currently in the order that I would rank. What does everyone think? Thanks in advance...
1. Yale (categorical): RWJ in house, established global health, new Global Health and Social Disparities Track (its going to be official soon I think?), friends in NYC, downside = living in new haven, although it wouldn't be like living in a small town in Kansas...I imagine there'll be like-minded people to hang with, with culture and possibilities to meet a future s/o.
2. U Chicago: Again, RWJ in house, international electives, friends in Chicago, small tight-knit feel among residents (plus), and opportunity to live in the South Loop in Chicago, which would be fun.
3. UCLA: RWJ, some international electives (I think), no friends in LA, LA is expensive.
4. UWashington: solid in many respects and strong in GIM, global health, etc, but huge program that might make me feel lost.
5. Northwestern: again, great city, fun residents, seemingly cush program but with solid fellowship matches...but maybe not the best for general internal medicine/public health research.
6. Michigan: very solid program in all respects, RWJ in house, impressive, but no friends/family in Michigan. The main reason I'm ranking it so low is that Ann Arbor was not appealing when I visited.
7. NYU: Solid general medicine program...but NYC is extremely expensive, and honestly, it would be nice to pay back loans and not have my salary go straight into living.
8. Colorado: great GIM, strong program, impressive, chill/smart residents who are into skiing, but I wasn't too impressed with Denver for some reason.