Just curious how many programs people are ranking for pediatric residency? I am thinking of ranking 7 and wanted to see what the average is about.
My advice is to rank any program at which you interviewed that you consider to be acceptable (taking both the program and location into consideration). It is uncommon for a US grad to go "unmatched" in Peds, and most applicants will get one of their top choices. But if you went to the trouble to interview at a program, I would rank that program unless you feel that you would rather go unmatched than end up there. Fortunately this is usually a non-issue.Just curious how many programs people are ranking for pediatric residency? I am thinking of ranking 7 and wanted to see what the average is about.
Before you rank, ask yourself if you would be happy at that program. Most people do match at their top 3 (86% last year), but you may end up at one of the programs further down your list, so think about your ranking wisely and do not rank a program unless you are sure you want to go there.
I am ranking 6 programs. I interviewed at 12 (ended up cancelling some of my January ones towards the end). After interviewing at some of the programs, I realized they were not for me and so I am not ranking them.