need some advice

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I was just wondering if I could get some advice on this. Here is my story...
I am just starting my second year and right now I think that I am really interested in doing pathology. Of course I am not completely sure that its what I want to do, but for the moment it seems like a good idea. My question is in regard to applying for residency. I've noticed that most people seem to be applying all over the country, and I'm not really sure that's going to be an option for me. Right now I live in Louisiana. My boyfriend lives in Idaho, and we are hoping to finally be able to be together when I move for residency. He is hoping to stay with his company (Verizon DSL) meaning he can move to places such as Houston, Tampa, California, and a couple places on the east coast. He will be making the jump from hourly to management, so the move won't be that easy. My worry is that say he ends up moving to Houston. How easy would it be to get a residency position in a particular city? I know I don't want to be apart from much longer. Things just seem so complicated. Any advice?

 

[pathdawg]

One nice thing about pathology is that it is not an ultra-competitive residency to get. Especially if you are looking in large metropolitan areas, it should not be too difficult to match in a good program. My advice is this: pick a region/city in which you and your significant other want to live. Then, look into the residency programs in that area. I would rotate in one or more of them and make a good impression. You should be able to find a happy medium between his career opportunities and your residency search.
Good luck.

 

[Doctor B.]

That's sound advice. Also, if you explain your situation to the program directors where you want to go, that can make a difference. If they like you and they know that you want be in town b/c of your boyfriend, you are good person to rank for them.