"Help Me Rank" IM 2026

[axon2grind]

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Have no firsthand knowledge with the Northeast. Is this the main Yale program because if so, would probably put it #1 just from a fellowship potential standpoint.

Gotcha. It is the main program, thanks for input

 

[axon2grind]

It's hard to argue that Yale is the best program on your list and should be at the top. For me, the top 4 would be:
Yale
Dartmouth
Flip a coin between living in Worcester or Providence

Do whatever feels right with the rest of them.

Agreed that it's hard to argue that fact, worcester/providence are actually closer to family which is major pro. I am curious about your placement of Dartmouth above other 2. Would you care to elaborate? Thanks!

 

[gutonc]

Agreed that it's hard to argue that fact, worcester/providence are actually closer to family which is major pro. I am curious about your placement of Dartmouth above other 2. Would you care to elaborate? Thanks!

I just absolutely loved that place. If it hadn't been for my spouse at the time, I would have ranked it #1. Their former PD, who is still involved with the program, is probably one of the best people to ever have that job, at any program, at any time.

 

[Hawke97]

If family is the deciding factor for you, then more than reasonable to rank WashU above UTSW. Both are comparable blue blood type programs and you will get excellent training and unlimited fellowship potential from either programs (trained at UTSW many many moons ago so DM if you have any specific questions). Don't have much insight into Mayo Arizona but me personally wouldn't put it above more traditional academic programs like Ohio State/Iowa/Utah

I wanted to revisit this a little it, I'm having some trouble placing Mayo-Arizona, they have a highly ranked oncology hospital and are ranked fairly highly as far as IM Programs go right here with cleveland clinic. Is it the general concensus that the Ohio State would still be better as far as presteige, quality of training, and heme/onc prospects?

 

[obiwan]

I wanted to revisit this a little it, I'm having some trouble placing Mayo-Arizona, they have a highly ranked oncology hospital and are ranked fairly highly as far as IM Programs go right here with cleveland clinic. Is it the general concensus that the Ohio State would still be better as far as presteige, quality of training, and heme/onc prospects?

So again I'm coming at this with very little direct knowledge about the program itself and also with the bias that I would not prefer not to train at Mayo Clinic or Cleveland Clinic because of the impression that these programs are not resident driven. Thats why despite any potential rankings out there or the wow factor that you can say that you trained at the Mayo Clinic, I would put the Clinics and their various proxies at the bottom of my list. But again, thats just me. And tOSU is just a solid academic residency program so would have no hesitation at ranking them above

 

[mudmainmed]

Hey all, would appreciate thoughts/comments on my rank list. Interested in GI so I'm heavily weighing in research opportunities and mentorship. Hail from the PNW and would love love to go back but my number 1 program (UW) upon further investigation does not seem to compete well in organized support for fellowship apps as compared to other programs I interviewed at, just seems like there's a lot going on with PD transition and admin stuff. So far only reason I'm ranking Mayo > Michigan is bc I've been in MI these past 4 years and would like a change of scenery- also really love Mayo's learning culture/environment (albeit this is only from what gauged from interviews). Ngl at this point I'm going through notes, voice recordings of my own reflections and gathering more info on the web bc I don't feel as certain as I thought I would.

Mayo has me hesitant bc I'm not a fan of the 4+4 and am uncertain about how robust clinical training would be tbh. WashU lower bc no family/friends/support SL. I have support in WA, MN, OH, OR so I'd prioritize those programs over it but also know that it's a solid program.

Mayo Clinic

University of Michigan

University of Washington​

OHSU

Case Western

Cleveland Clinic

Ohio State

WashU

Metrohealth/Case Western​

Virginia Mason Seattle

HF

Corewell RO

Washington State Univ​

Loyola

UMN

 

[eleanorroosevelt]

Hi all, I feel very fortunate for the interviews I received this cycle and realize I'm likely splitting hairs. I'm broadly interested in academic primary care, addiction, ID, possibly health policy. I prioritize very strong clinical training, while also wanting enough support and mentorship to pursue academic interests and maintain some balance outside of work. I want to be able to enjoy where I am living and be able to build a sense of community. Ease of getting to the southeast is of milder importance.

I feel confident about the start of my list but would really appreciate if anything looks out of place or inconsistent with those goals. Thank you all in advance, I owe a lot to the advice shared here over the years.

BWH, MGH, Penn, BIDMC, WashU, Mayo, Columbia, Cornell, UCSF, JHU, Sinai, Emory, Northwestern, BMC

 

[gutonc]

Hey all, would appreciate thoughts/comments on my rank list. Interested in GI so I'm heavily weighing in research opportunities and mentorship. Hail from the PNW and would love love to go back but my number 1 program (UW) upon further investigation does not seem to compete well in organized support for fellowship apps as compared to other programs I interviewed at, just seems like there's a lot going on with PD transition and admin stuff. So far only reason I'm ranking Mayo > Michigan is bc I've been in MI these past 4 years and would like a change of scenery- also really love Mayo's learning culture/environment (albeit this is only from what gauged from interviews). Ngl at this point I'm going through notes, voice recordings of my own reflections and gathering more info on the web bc I don't feel as certain as I thought I would.

Mayo has me hesitant bc I'm not a fan of the 4+4 and am uncertain about how robust clinical training would be tbh. WashU lower bc no family/friends/support SL. I have support in WA, MN, OH, OR so I'd prioritize those programs over it but also know that it's a solid program.

Mayo Clinic

University of Michigan

University of Washington​

OHSU

Case Western

Cleveland Clinic

Ohio State

WashU

Metrohealth/Case Western​

Virginia Mason Seattle

HF

Corewell RO

Washington State Univ​

Loyola

UMN

Seems reasonable to me. I'd personally have UMinn much higher on the list (at least above the Ohio programs) but that's me, not you.

 

[mudmainmed]

Seems reasonable to me. I'd personally have UMinn much higher on the list (at least above the Ohio programs) but that's me, not you.

Seems reasonable to me. I'd personally have UMinn much higher on the list (at least above the Ohio programs) but that's me, not you.

Makes sense, I was planning to but recent events have made Minneapolis so much less appealing to me, that's why I have it at the bottom :/

 

[OncOncOnc]

Hi all, I feel very fortunate for the interviews I received this cycle and realize I'm likely splitting hairs. I'm broadly interested in academic primary care, addiction, ID, possibly health policy. I prioritize very strong clinical training, while also wanting enough support and mentorship to pursue academic interests and maintain some balance outside of work. I want to be able to enjoy where I am living and be able to build a sense of community. Ease of getting to the southeast is of milder importance.

I feel confident about the start of my list but would really appreciate if anything looks out of place or inconsistent with those goals. Thank you all in advance, I owe a lot to the advice shared here over the years.

BWH, MGH, Penn, BIDMC, WashU, Mayo, Columbia, Cornell, UCSF, JHU, Sinai, Emory, Northwestern, BMC

Fine order if that’s how you liked them. I’d put JHH (categorical and/or Urban Health track) higher on the list, given your stated interests, but neither Baltimore nor Hopkins-style training is everyone’s cup of tea. Mayo and Cornell have never struck me as particularly strong for primary care/GIM, but they certainly won’t hold you back.

 

[Watson343]

hey all!! working on the middle of my rank list, feel fortunate to where I'd be equally happy at all of them. I'm interested most in a program with a strong mission serving underserved communities, in a fun city, and I think I'll probably sub specialize maybe PCCM vs GI, so I want to optimize those chances. To my understanding, all of these schools seem to be in about the same tier reputation/fellowship match wise. Would love peoples thoughts!! TIA

1. maryland
2. tulane
3. minnesota
4. hostra/northwell
5. UIC

 

[gutonc]

hey all!! working on the middle of my rank list, feel fortunate to where I'd be equally happy at all of them. I'm interested most in a program with a strong mission serving underserved communities, in a fun city, and I think I'll probably sub specialize maybe PCCM vs GI, so I want to optimize those chances. To my understanding, all of these schools seem to be in about the same tier reputation/fellowship match wise. Would love peoples thoughts!! TIA

1. maryland
2. tulane
3. minnesota
4. hostra/northwell
5. UIC

I think UMinn and UMD should be at the top, but agree that they're all reasonably close to each other and I'm splitting hairs. If you like them like this, go to town.

 

[Hawke97]

Hey all, I have been working some more on my rank list and this is my updated list so far. Prioritizing name brand, heme/onc fellowship pipelines opportunities, access to research opportunities, and quality of training. I have family in Missouri and the mountain region. The main things I'm struggling with are my CCF and Mayo-Arizona placements. I have CCF at 3 because their heme/onc match placements over the past few years have been really good (even if their not matched in house whcih I don't mind so much)

1. WashU
2. UTSW
3. CCF
4. The Ohio State
5. Mayo-Arizona
6. U Miami
7. Iowa University
8. U of Utah
9. Indiana University
10. U of Nebraska
11. U of New Mexico
12. St Louis University

Any thoughts from those who feel they have good insight into these programs would be much appreciated.
Thank you in advance!

 

[gutonc]

Hey all, I have been working some more on my rank list and this is my updated list so far. Prioritizing name brand, heme/onc fellowship pipelines opportunities, access to research opportunities, and quality of training. I have family in Missouri and the mountain region. The main things I'm struggling with are my CCF and Mayo-Arizona placements. I have CCF at 3 because their heme/onc match placements over the past few years have been really good (even if their not matched in house whcih I don't mind so much)

1. WashU
2. UTSW
3. CCF
4. The Ohio State
5. Mayo-Arizona
6. U Miami
7. Iowa University
8. U of Utah
9. Indiana University
10. U of Nebraska
11. U of New Mexico
12. St Louis University

Any thoughts from those who feel they have good insight into these programs would be much appreciated.
Thank you in advance!

Your top 2 are solid. Iowa, Indy, Utah and tOSU should make up the next 4 in some order. CCF, Miami and Nebraska in the next group and then UNM, SLU and Miracle Whip to round out the list.

 

[familymanMD]

Hi! Also needing some help with finalizing the middle of my list. I want to prioritize academic strength and research opportunities for heme/onc fellowship after residency.

1. Case Western
2. Loyola
3. UArizona -Tucson
4. UArizona -Phoenix
5. St. Louis U

I still do not know too much about #4 or #5 even after the interviews. I would greatly appreciate if you have any insight to offer regarding these five programs!

 

[Hawke97]

Your top 2 are solid. Iowa, Indy, Utah and tOSU should make up the next 4 in some order. CCF, Miami and Nebraska in the next group and then UNM, SLU and Miracle Whip to round out the list.

Do you have any feelings on that group of 4 programs (tOSU, Utah, Indy, Iowa), I've heard mixed feedback on Iowa vs tOSU. Additionally, you think Utah should be above Miami? Would you mind telling me your reasoning?

 

[TelemarketingEnigma]

Do you have any feelings on that group of 4 programs (tOSU, Utah, Indy, Iowa), I've heard mixed feedback on Iowa vs tOSU. Additionally, you think Utah should be above Miami? Would you mind telling me your reasoning?

honestly these are such different places/programs that i would rank them based on your specific interests/cultural preferences

( I went to Miami for med school and interviewed at Utah for both residency and fellowship. You'll have EXTREMELY different experiences in these places, just in your day to day life let alone medicine).