School prestige and fellowships

[nima123]

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I'm applying to ophthalmology for the match this year in Canada, and have to submit a rank order list for the programs. For my first choice I'm stuck between two programs, one which I think is the better program and the other with greater prestige (better known in the US).

(I know I'll be happy in both and as long as I match somewhere, but I have to choose one for my rank order list by tomorrow.)

I know that I am extremely likely to want to do a fellowship after residency and I would love to get into a well known fellowship in the US. So I was wondering if the name of the place where I did my residency in Canada would play a significant role in getting a competitive fellowship spot in the States later on.

Gotta know by tomorrow, so quick answers are much appreciated 😀

 

[Visionary]

I'm applying to ophthalmology for the match this year in Canada, and have to submit a rank order list for the programs. For my first choice I'm stuck between two programs, one which I think is the better program and the other with greater prestige (better known in the US).

(I know I'll be happy in both and as long as I match somewhere, but I have to choose one for my rank order list by tomorrow.)

I know that I am extremely likely to want to do a fellowship after residency and I would love to get into a well known fellowship in the US. So I was wondering if the name of the place where I did my residency in Canada would play a significant role in getting a competitive fellowship spot in the States later on.

Gotta know by tomorrow, so quick answers are much appreciated 😀

Fair or not, the answer is yes. Name is important. Fellowship matching is a lot about connections That said, you should still probably go with the program with which you are most comfortable, and let the chips fall where they may.

 

[orbitsurgMD]

I'm applying to ophthalmology for the match this year in Canada,. . .


Gotta know by tomorrow, so quick answers are much appreciated 😀

Be less vague. Which two programs are you choosing between?

 

[nima123]

Be less vague. Which two programs are you choosing between?

I can't be specific right now, but just dropped you a PM about that. Thanks 🙂