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Hi,
I want to spend a yr in either Boston NY or SF (who doesn't??? LOL) during my PGY1 year, and before I start applying to every TY, Prelim Med & Prelim Surg programs in these cities (50+), it'd be awesome to hear about some of the "must apply" programs (cush, happy residents, etc) and the ones to avoid, even though I realize beggars can't be choosers. I don't mind up to 30 miles away from the city limits.
Also, in terms of # of hrs worked in prelim IM vs surg, what are we talking about exactly? and IMHO prelim surg interns may spend more time (80 hrs/wk) in the hospital, but their work seem easier b/c they are dealing w/ post-op pts and their usual pain/diet/crap issues.
BTW, is it true that it is far easier to get a prelim surg spot at MGH rather than a TY spot at some community program???????
I want to spend a yr in either Boston NY or SF (who doesn't??? LOL) during my PGY1 year, and before I start applying to every TY, Prelim Med & Prelim Surg programs in these cities (50+), it'd be awesome to hear about some of the "must apply" programs (cush, happy residents, etc) and the ones to avoid, even though I realize beggars can't be choosers. I don't mind up to 30 miles away from the city limits.
Also, in terms of # of hrs worked in prelim IM vs surg, what are we talking about exactly? and IMHO prelim surg interns may spend more time (80 hrs/wk) in the hospital, but their work seem easier b/c they are dealing w/ post-op pts and their usual pain/diet/crap issues.
BTW, is it true that it is far easier to get a prelim surg spot at MGH rather than a TY spot at some community program???????