Private practice in a rural area

[Yooper2008]

Hi,
I'm a current third year medical student interested in ophthalmology. I really want to practice comprehensive ophthalmology in a rural area and I was wondering if this might be a turn-off to some academic programs? Might it be an advantage at other programs? Thanks.

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[fatman41]

What you want to do is different than what you will answer in an interview. Your answer is "I definitely see the appeal of private practice, but also think I would have a rewarding career in academia". This way you are not lying, but also not saying you have no interest in academic medicine.