Penn State vs UMaryland

[WestcoastMedicine]

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Anyone interview at both of these places who is able to comment?

I am thinking PICU in the long run and PSU has some more specialized services (ECMO, BMT, etc...) However, Penn State is in a smaller town, the institution overall is smaller than maryland and there are alot more FMGs there, whether that makes a difference or not I am not really sure. Its cheaper to live in Hershey than baltimore, and PSU has more fellowships.

Maryland has a seperate peds ED which maryland does not have, however PSU is a level I trauma center, which, maryland is not. Maryland seems to have more research going on. Both have similar board pass rates, similar number of peds beds, salary. PSU has 6000 admissions a year vs 4500 at Maryland. Maryland has no peds ortho or neurosurg, they get sent to hopkins.


They both keep changing spots on my rank lists between each other.

 

[Compass]

Hmm? Baltimore Shock Trauma is a Level I Trauma Center.

 

[WestcoastMedicine]

Yeah its the first trauma center in the country from what I understand, but its only for adults. They send all the kids in town to Hopkins, unless of course it happened right outside maryland I suppose.

 

[Compass]

Oh, you mean Level I for Peds. My bad.

 

[WestcoastMedicine]

Yeah its ok. Lists are in already. I ended up ranking my programs based on the quality of the white coats they provide. I like the cloth buttons instead of plastic. Also, having slits onthe sides so you can still put your hands in your pants pockets are a must!