Any current UT-Houston residents here?

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UT-houston is a great program. Dr Arens is the man. All the residents are happy / well trained. Its a better program than baylor if youre looking at staying in houston. Probably a touch below UTMB in terms of quality of training. UTMB remains the best program.

That said, I'd rather die then have to live in the city of houston or galveston. Hence, UTSW and A&M are my top picks. Dallas is the greatest city in the country if youre a single guy or gal. A&M is spitting distance from austin. Every program in texas will train you well... very well.

pick a program based on where you'd be happy living.
 
You could be blind folded in Dallas and think your in Houston. Its all the same. Highways, mainstream chain retail stores and restraunts, car lots, and traffic. Not a hint of anything unique.
 
nitecap said:
You could be blind folded in Dallas and think your in Houston. Its all the same. Highways, mainstream chain retail stores and restraunts, car lots, and traffic. Not a hint of anything unique.

That's certainly a common view and definately false. I'm in Houston at the moment. As a 4th year with lots of free time, I go out 3-6 times per week and have yet to step foot in any chain apart from grocery stores. That isn't to say that there aren't lots of chains and strip malls, but there are also enough unique places to suit anyone. You just have to get away from the highways.

Thanks Dave262,but UTSW is q4. Do you think you'll have time to enjoy Dallas?