UCSF vs Stanford
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They are both great programs, almost identical in set-up. You can't go wrong with either one in terms of training. It's been said that they tend to attract different personality types, and on my visits, I noticed different "vibes" between the two - but that's likely idiosyncratic based on the weather and people's moods that day and what I ate for breakfast, etc. For some, living in the city vs. the suburbs is a factor. Yes, they are both competetive as they are well-known programs in a very desireable part of the country.
As miko said it is usually best to see programs for yourself and see what suits you.
They are both great programs, almost identical in set-up. You can't go wrong with either one in terms of training. It's been said that they tend to attract different personality types, and on my visits, I noticed different "vibes" between the two - but that's likely idiosyncratic based on the weather and people's moods that day and what I ate for breakfast, etc. For some, living in the city vs. the suburbs is a factor. Yes, they are both competetive as they are well-known programs in a very desireable part of the country.
As miko said it is usually best to see programs for yourself and see what suits you.
