Penn PM&R vs. Temple PM&R

[peewei]

Match list deadline is quickly approaching but I am racking my brain between Penn or Temple PM&R programs.

I really liked Penn because of the promising new chairman, brand new rehab facility, CHOP, their unique categorical program and amazing location.

However Temple seemed like a more established and larger program but with TUH being in a bad area. I also really liked their residents and got along with them very well. Any ideas or advice on either program? Anyone heard experiences regarding Penn's PGY 1? Thanks!

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[The JockDoc]

If the only negative you can think of with Temple is it being in a bad area, I can assure you that it is not a big issue safety wise. You could argue that its location in the city gives the program some strength because you will get exposure to lower-income medical, insurance, and social problems that you don't see if you only treat rich patients with good insurance.

 

[Taus]

Im clearly biased and wont say anything negative about Penn- they have made some positive changes over the last few years

I wouldnt let location be a major factor The majority of your 3 years at Temple are spent in the suburbs and other areas of the city at affiliated sites (ie MossRehab). This also includes CHOP. Only 7-8 months are at Temple and this is PM&R- it's not like you're working after business hours. The location also lends itself to plenty incredible rehab-relevant pathology (ie tbi, sci, polytrauma, amputee, etc)

I'd be happy to answer any specific questions you have

 

[SSdoc33]

temple.

never hurts to have a crapload of alumni floating around after you graduate for connections and networking.