futurefwdoc
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I interviewed at 4 great TX schools (only 3 part of the match) and am trying to get last minute input for my match ranking. I am listing UTMB first but am trying to decide what to do about TCOM and A&M. For context, I’m from Fort Worth, TX and am not sure what specialty I’m most interested in but I do love working with kids so am not against primary care in pediatrics.
TCOM
Pros:
- in my hometown (which I love) = strong support system, great network already
- know a student there who loves it
- one of the best DO schools in the country
- good residency match results
- the culture seems great
Cons:
- multiple board exams
- stigma around DO for residency match (which I know doesn’t matter so much anymore but it’s hard to not consider it esp if I end up falling in love with a more competitive speciality)
A&M
Pros:
- insane alumni network
- could be in Dallas for M2-4 which would bring me closer to home
- it is a good MD program
- I vibed with the currents students I talked to there
Cons:
- will either have to move between M1 and M2 or live in Bryan for 4 years (which is not necessarily a bad thing I just don’t know if I like it there). I think being close to home is a good thing.
I’m honestly just not sure what to value most and what to do to give me the best chance of getting a match. Any advice is appreciated!
TCOM
Pros:
- in my hometown (which I love) = strong support system, great network already
- know a student there who loves it
- one of the best DO schools in the country
- good residency match results
- the culture seems great
Cons:
- multiple board exams
- stigma around DO for residency match (which I know doesn’t matter so much anymore but it’s hard to not consider it esp if I end up falling in love with a more competitive speciality)
A&M
Pros:
- insane alumni network
- could be in Dallas for M2-4 which would bring me closer to home
- it is a good MD program
- I vibed with the currents students I talked to there
Cons:
- will either have to move between M1 and M2 or live in Bryan for 4 years (which is not necessarily a bad thing I just don’t know if I like it there). I think being close to home is a good thing.
I’m honestly just not sure what to value most and what to do to give me the best chance of getting a match. Any advice is appreciated!
