rank advice for M4?

[MaximumUmpire4878]

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Hello all, M4 nearing match. am wondering if anyone has thoughts about these two programs... love both cities, training opportunities, interviews, research opportunities and cant decide! Seems like both are great

 

[TexasPhysician]

Which is closer to where you want to live for the next decade?

 

[MaximumUmpire4878]

Which is closer to where you want to live for the next decade?

Asked myself this a lot but am really not sure. So it makes things harder...

 

[comp1]

Concur, go based on geography (climate, citiy amenities etc) and where you family lives (ie do you want to be closer or farther from them). You're going to live there the rest of your life, statistically, so focusing on just four years of it isn't all that useful.

 

[SPsych6]

Personally I don't like NYC, so that kind of makes this easy for me. But really, cost of living is better out of NYC. Live a better life with a lower cost of living. If you see yourself in one location long-term, maybe go there so you are familiar with the laws and practicing medicine in the area. Otherwise, worry about natural disasters? If one has more fellowship programs it may be a good opportunity to explore those on your home campus. Just my thoughts, but i would go MUSC.

 

[Merovinge]

Asked myself this a lot but am really not sure. So it makes things harder...

I mean, you need to ask yourself this question in a different way then. Charleston and NYC could hardly be more different if they tried. Do you want a fast paced life in the quintessential American city where money will be tight, events will be plentiful, and the grind will be real? Or do you want a slow paced life at a very good training program in the South.

I voted MUSC based on name recognition of the program alone but the actual answer is what geography better fits you as a person. Most people I know would be miserable in either NYC or Charleston (and of course for many of those people the answer for which city is the opposite!).

 

[MaximumUmpire4878]

Thank you all for thoughtful responses!! I will narrow down based on location then, maybe visit both if my school allows

 

[Merovinge]

Thank you all for thoughtful responses!! I will narrow down based on location then, maybe visit both if my school allows

Definitely visit both if you can. This was the standard for the longest time until COVID.

 

[esob]

pick the one that has more of the things you like (e.g., ECT) or less of the things you dislike (e.g., 24-hour calls).

 

[eforest]

It sounds like there’s no wrong answer here!

I don’t like 24 hour calls so I picked programs with night float. I viewed residency as an opportunity to move somewhere random.

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[comp1]

Oh I don't recommend random moving (geography is always most important), but okay. Good luck! Hope the snow or humidity isn't too bad and your family remembers (or forgets) you depending on what you want.