Is it possible to work in a urban ED after being trained in a rural ED program? A couple of the places I interviewed at stated they were training EPs for rural settings. I enjoyed both programs and am interested in training at them but am concerned about not being able to work in urban centers after training. Will this make any difference when looking for jobs after residency?
The RRC has standardized training across the board. Therefore, in my opinion, you will get adequate training at any accredited residency program to work in any typical ED setting.
Maybe you could follow-up with those places that made those claims and ask them to clarify. "We train people for rural settings?!?" - what the heck is that supposed to mean? They should be training EPs, simple as that.