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[colbgw02]

I'd put UVA number one without hesitation. Great IR and great city (town). Although, I am an admitted Charlottesville-phile.

 

[deleted116380]

UVa is a very small town and although I thought it was a great program when I interviewed, I couldn't see myself living there (I was single when applying as well). The residents at the time were pretty much all married, buying homes, having kids, etc. It would have been great if I was married and expecting a kid.

Of the ones you listed, I think USC, UTSW, and Northwestern would be my top three based on location. Chicago and LA are pricey, but both are great cities with tons to do and you'll always have connections to work in those towns when done unlike the others you listed. Keep in mind where you think you may want to settle down in the end as where you train will affect that more than you probably are thinking now.

 

[shark2000]

UVa is a very small town and although I thought it was a great program when I interviewed, I couldn't see myself living there (I was single when applying as well). The residents at the time were pretty much all married, buying homes, having kids, etc. It would have been great if I was married and expecting a kid.

Of the ones you listed, I think USC, UTSW, and Northwestern would be my top three based on location. Chicago and LA are pricey, but both are great cities with tons to do and you'll always have connections to work in those towns when done unlike the others you listed. Keep in mind where you think you may want to settle down in the end as where you train will affect that more than you probably are thinking now.

Agreed.

UVA is marginally better than the other programs. OHSU is not as good as the other programs.

Go for location and unless you are not interested in staying in Portland, rank OHSU below the others.

It is much easier to come from USC and get a job in Pittsburg or Minnesota than being from UPMC or Mayo and get a job in LA. There are still very good jobs in big cities but they are not commonly advertised. If you see a job is advertised in LA or Chicago or NYC or Boston, there is a higher chance that it is of lower quality.

 

[cocobutter]

UVA dont look back son

 

[Gadofosveset]

UVA is probably the best for the parameters you mention. It's not a bad spot for young families and raising kids. Not bad if you like the granola vibe or if you're in to cycling or hiking. Solid from both IR and diagnostic sides.

Northwestern's IR fellowship has always been traditionally strong, so if you can parlay a residency there into the fellowship, that might be worthwhile. I haven't head a lot positive about the diagnostic side of things for training, which is surprising to me.

Vanderbilt it probably underrated in terms of IR since they have had some shake up and marked improvement in the IR department, attracting some strong IRs from other programs. I've heard the diagnostic side of things is pretty good for trainees. This should probably be on the top half of the list.

I would avoid UPMC, even though I like Pittsburgh as a city. IR traditionally weak. Always had weird vibes from the diagnostic side, but that's my purely subjective viewpoint, so you should probably ignore it.

Don't know much about the other programs. I agree that the job market in the Northwest is very tight, and get a residency in Portland if you want to stay there.