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I'd really value any constructive and rational opinions on a choice I'm about to make. I think I'm looking to practice EM but I don't want my options limited if that should change.
I was accepted to (2) programs.
Program 1 - CHSU in Fresno California. It's a new program and only has (2) years of classes so far. That being said there are no statistics to reference. The clinical rotations have two years of "testing" using "guest rotations" from the Dean's past school. I'm not sure how the school's class will match, the attrition rate, the board scores, etc. I do believe it will become a good school in the years to come, but that's typically after their program has passed its "incubation" stage. Pros- In California and close to family. Affiliate GME's in the region. Cons- Uncertainty in Match Opportunites.
Program 2 - Midwestern Arizona. This school has an an established reputation, match rate, and programs their class matches into. I was impressed when I toured the campus and seemed like a place where you can make any opportunity you want. There are research opportunities if you want them and the class has several students matching into very competitive specialties (3) in ortho, (4) in derm, (1) in rad onc, amongst others. Pros- Reputation and match opportunities. Cons- $88k more (omitting interest), further from family.
I'm leaning towards Midwestern even though I'd love to pick CHSU. But perhaps there is something here I'm missing?
I was accepted to (2) programs.
Program 1 - CHSU in Fresno California. It's a new program and only has (2) years of classes so far. That being said there are no statistics to reference. The clinical rotations have two years of "testing" using "guest rotations" from the Dean's past school. I'm not sure how the school's class will match, the attrition rate, the board scores, etc. I do believe it will become a good school in the years to come, but that's typically after their program has passed its "incubation" stage. Pros- In California and close to family. Affiliate GME's in the region. Cons- Uncertainty in Match Opportunites.
Program 2 - Midwestern Arizona. This school has an an established reputation, match rate, and programs their class matches into. I was impressed when I toured the campus and seemed like a place where you can make any opportunity you want. There are research opportunities if you want them and the class has several students matching into very competitive specialties (3) in ortho, (4) in derm, (1) in rad onc, amongst others. Pros- Reputation and match opportunities. Cons- $88k more (omitting interest), further from family.
I'm leaning towards Midwestern even though I'd love to pick CHSU. But perhaps there is something here I'm missing?
