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So initially I had put WashU at St Louis as my number 1 and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond as my number 2. For reference, I’m largely thinking of doing a primary care track (possibly global health focus), though I’d like to keep my options open as you never know lol
WashU-older children’s hospital, more prestigious/name recognition, a solid global health track, better benefits, more continuity clinic options. Seems like they have a few 24s. 84% boards pass
VCU-new children’s hospital, looks like better work/life balance with an x+y schedule, still good fellowship match rates, but limited benefits as the program seems less well funded. I think there’s only one outpatient clinic for us to choose from even though they also have a primary care track. 70% boards pass
Overall, I think I’d prefer living in Richmond to St Louis, though I plan to visit both and hopefully I’ll get a better idea. I also prefer the idea of a smaller class size like VCU because I’m a little afraid of getting lost in the shuffle of a larger class. Vcu’s residents seem like they’re close and hang out more but I’m just guessing here. I’m a youngish single female and would ideally make good friends with my cointerns and would hate to be the only one who isn’t partnered up. But I also don’t want to sacrifice potential learning opportunities and go for the “more chill” program just cause I’m terrified of 24s. It doesn’t help that I didn’t think WashU has the best structured interview day, but I guess I really shouldn’t hold that against them since I’m sure everyone is exhausted by this point lol
As you can tell I’m a little mixed up🫣 feels like I’m choosing between the least number of cons which I hate but here we are:/ it’s funny cause at first I was so excited about discovering things about St. Louis, but as time goes on I think the prospect of moving so far from home (vs less far to Richmond) is weighing on me, though this is probably just nerves talking.
I would love to hear any personal experiences with either program or what you feel about smaller vs larger class sizes
WashU-older children’s hospital, more prestigious/name recognition, a solid global health track, better benefits, more continuity clinic options. Seems like they have a few 24s. 84% boards pass
VCU-new children’s hospital, looks like better work/life balance with an x+y schedule, still good fellowship match rates, but limited benefits as the program seems less well funded. I think there’s only one outpatient clinic for us to choose from even though they also have a primary care track. 70% boards pass
Overall, I think I’d prefer living in Richmond to St Louis, though I plan to visit both and hopefully I’ll get a better idea. I also prefer the idea of a smaller class size like VCU because I’m a little afraid of getting lost in the shuffle of a larger class. Vcu’s residents seem like they’re close and hang out more but I’m just guessing here. I’m a youngish single female and would ideally make good friends with my cointerns and would hate to be the only one who isn’t partnered up. But I also don’t want to sacrifice potential learning opportunities and go for the “more chill” program just cause I’m terrified of 24s. It doesn’t help that I didn’t think WashU has the best structured interview day, but I guess I really shouldn’t hold that against them since I’m sure everyone is exhausted by this point lol
As you can tell I’m a little mixed up🫣 feels like I’m choosing between the least number of cons which I hate but here we are:/ it’s funny cause at first I was so excited about discovering things about St. Louis, but as time goes on I think the prospect of moving so far from home (vs less far to Richmond) is weighing on me, though this is probably just nerves talking.
I would love to hear any personal experiences with either program or what you feel about smaller vs larger class sizes
