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The other specialty forums have a ROL-assistance thread going, so I thought I would try to get one started for peds. And I would very much appreciated advice for my own ranking process:
I'm technically applying in Med-Peds, but since one of my primary criteria for the combined program is having strong categorical programs, I thought I'd check-in to see people's impressions of the Peds aspect of my "top 10." (Don't worry about the IM side of things ... I'll ask about that on the IM forums. =)
I do plan to pursue a fellowship, but am interested first in a well-rounded experience. I'd like to find a place that is simultaneously rigorous and nurturing (a person can dream, right?). And I'm also prioritizing the quality of my co-residents (looking for bright/competent docs, but also people who are compassionate, committed, creative and love what they do).
Children's Hospital Boston
Duke
UCSD
U Rochester
U Minnesota
Brown
Cincinnati
Michigan
Baylor
MSSM
Baystate (Tufts)
(Yes, I know ... it's actually 11 programs. =)
Any advice would be welcomed. And if any of these programs has real drawbacks/red flags, I'd love to hear about them ... I'd also love to hear about specific strengths of the programs you put towards the top of the list. But since most of my interview days have focused on the combined med-peds program, I haven't learned as much as I would have liked to about the categorical programs, and I'm trying to get a sense of their respective reputations in the pediatrics world.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
I'm technically applying in Med-Peds, but since one of my primary criteria for the combined program is having strong categorical programs, I thought I'd check-in to see people's impressions of the Peds aspect of my "top 10." (Don't worry about the IM side of things ... I'll ask about that on the IM forums. =)
I do plan to pursue a fellowship, but am interested first in a well-rounded experience. I'd like to find a place that is simultaneously rigorous and nurturing (a person can dream, right?). And I'm also prioritizing the quality of my co-residents (looking for bright/competent docs, but also people who are compassionate, committed, creative and love what they do).
Children's Hospital Boston
Duke
UCSD
U Rochester
U Minnesota
Brown
Cincinnati
Michigan
Baylor
MSSM
Baystate (Tufts)
(Yes, I know ... it's actually 11 programs. =)
Any advice would be welcomed. And if any of these programs has real drawbacks/red flags, I'd love to hear about them ... I'd also love to hear about specific strengths of the programs you put towards the top of the list. But since most of my interview days have focused on the combined med-peds program, I haven't learned as much as I would have liked to about the categorical programs, and I'm trying to get a sense of their respective reputations in the pediatrics world.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
