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Slightly helpful for both you and the program but not necessary. Doing 1 at a mid-tier program within realistic reach (somewhat local, takes DO's, took people from your school) would be beneficial to see how a typical program functions and it'll give you a better idea of what you'd like in other similar programs for ranking/comparison. As long as you demonstrate that you're teachable and likeable the program will like you more and know you better than they otherwise would have through a 20 minute zoom interview. Any more than 1 away would probably be excessive.