MD/PhD Programs for Outdoor Lovers

[toofastdan]

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First time posting on this thread! I'm looking to apply to MD/PhD programs next year and in addition to research fit, I wanted to place some emphasis on outdoor activities.

I generally like hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, or skiing on the weekends. For me, this is a great way to relieve stress and it keeps you in shape.

So far I know that the Universities of Colorado, Washington, and Virginia have lots of opportunities to explore nature. Does anyone have suggestions for other programs that have great outdoor culture?

 

[eteshoe]

Hmm maybe Oregon

 

[ChrisTurkletonMD]

Utah is amazing.

 

[toofastdan]

Hmm maybe Oregon

OHSU and others in the Pacific Northwest have it good. I was raised in the PNW region and I honestly miss it so much. I've heard awesome things about the Oregon coast.

Utah is amazing.

Utah is definitely one of the best mountain biking / skiing capitals in the world. I looked up their program and saw that their med school is located at the base of a freaking mountain. 🙂

 

[Lucca]

Farther west you go, better it gets

 

[Fencer]

Just saying.... Texas has a lot of terrain for fun. It's not just cattle and massive highways between cities... 🙄

 

[ClimbsRox]

For rock, its hard to beat Utah, Colorado, San Diego, and Tucson for proximity. Other schools with lots of quality climbing within a day or weekend trip are Duke, UNC, Vanderbilt, and University of Cincinnati off the top of my head. The DC/Maryland/Virginia area also has a fair amount of good stuff, but it can be a bit more of a drive.

 

[toofastdan]

For rock, its hard to beat Utah, Colorado, San Diego, and Tucson for proximity. Other schools with lots of quality climbing within a day or weekend trip are Duke, UNC, Vanderbilt, and University of Cincinnati off the top of my head. The DC/Maryland/Virginia area also has a fair amount of good stuff, but it can be a bit more of a drive.

You have a very fitting name... San Diego is definitely on my list because I'm interested in learning surfing or diving. It's also got a great neuroscience program which fits my research interests. I don't know too much about Arizona's program, but I'll check them out. Tuscon is great for biking and climbing.

I'm spending some gap years at the NIH, so living in the DMV area is something I'm getting used to. Like you said, I frequently find myself driving to Virginia for day trips. Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[yaboy]

Mich State