Summer Program or Job?

[Shepadil]

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I'm applying this cycle to MD programs. I found out just recently that I was given a spot in a not-so-well known but still kind of competitive summer program at one of my top 5 Medical Schools (Wake Forest).


But I'm a full time teacher. I'd have to forgo pay, and potentially give up the great working relationship I have for this program.

& for people asking why I applied, I didn't have a job when I did!

Thoughts?? The program is 2 months.

 

[caffeinemia]

What do you get to do and learn during those two months? Anything worthwhile or is this just cv padding?

 

[Hospitalized]

How is the timing? A 2 month program could set you back in the cycle if you aren't able to do quality secondaries and such during that time.

 

[Shepadil]

I've prewritten all of my secondaries already.

I'd prefer to teach, but feel as if a summer program might show my school of interest, hey, I really want to go here.

 

[SufiPoet]

Tough decision. I'd go with the teaching if you're planning on talking about it your PS. Continuity of the Job might end up being important. Others might disagree with me.