Heya guys and gals,
Do rankings for MD/PhD programs matter? I'm considering University A, which is ranked highly (MD rankings), but isn't strong in my field of research (Cancer Immuno). I'm also considering University B, which is not ranked in the top 50 (MD rankings) but is stronger than Univ. A in my area of research (more variety and solid PIs). Univ. B is prominent for its biomedical research than for its medical school. I'm wondering if this will affect my future career choices (i.e. residency, fellowship opps., faculty appts., etc.) or quality of my medical scientist training. My pals have said medical school is medical school anywhere you go, do you peeps concur? I've also received advice that MD/PhDers choose their residency as long as they have solid research track record, acceptable board scores, etc.
Thanks in advance.
Do rankings for MD/PhD programs matter? I'm considering University A, which is ranked highly (MD rankings), but isn't strong in my field of research (Cancer Immuno). I'm also considering University B, which is not ranked in the top 50 (MD rankings) but is stronger than Univ. A in my area of research (more variety and solid PIs). Univ. B is prominent for its biomedical research than for its medical school. I'm wondering if this will affect my future career choices (i.e. residency, fellowship opps., faculty appts., etc.) or quality of my medical scientist training. My pals have said medical school is medical school anywhere you go, do you peeps concur? I've also received advice that MD/PhDers choose their residency as long as they have solid research track record, acceptable board scores, etc.
Thanks in advance.