Hi everyone,
I have been accepted at one MD/PhD program so far, and I am waiting for (admission and interview invitation) decisions at others. I think I will withdraw admission at my accepted program because of the location. Since applying, I have realized that I want to be in/near NYC for the next 8+ years and start my life with my s/o (who will be living there). It seems pretty likely that I will not be accepted at an MD/PhD program in/near NYC this application cycle, however. So...
If I reject acceptances this cycle to reapply for (better) MD/PhD programs in/near NYC next cycle, will this look bad? Specifically, will my withdrawals make programs doubt my dedication to academic medicine?
And is location a reasonable explanation for my withdrawals (when asked about it in the next cycle in supplementary apps or interviews)? I feel like it may not sound like a good excuse from adcom perspectives, but location plays a big role in my decision because of the long duration of MD/PhD programs.
Thank you!
I have been accepted at one MD/PhD program so far, and I am waiting for (admission and interview invitation) decisions at others. I think I will withdraw admission at my accepted program because of the location. Since applying, I have realized that I want to be in/near NYC for the next 8+ years and start my life with my s/o (who will be living there). It seems pretty likely that I will not be accepted at an MD/PhD program in/near NYC this application cycle, however. So...
If I reject acceptances this cycle to reapply for (better) MD/PhD programs in/near NYC next cycle, will this look bad? Specifically, will my withdrawals make programs doubt my dedication to academic medicine?
And is location a reasonable explanation for my withdrawals (when asked about it in the next cycle in supplementary apps or interviews)? I feel like it may not sound like a good excuse from adcom perspectives, but location plays a big role in my decision because of the long duration of MD/PhD programs.
Thank you!