Hi. I'm an M3, likely applying to Med-Peds next year. I wanted to gather thoughts on the importance of doing an away rotation for 2 reasons: to show interest in the program and to show interest in the city.
I have lived in the midwest my entire life.. HS, college, med school. However, I am couples matching with someone who is originally from the west coast, and we are both interested in living in a new city. How important is it for me to do an away at another city (outside of the midwest) for the purpose of showing that I am willing + interested in moving out of the midwest? I've just heard stories of programs on east/west coast being less likely to grant interviews if you have a long history of being in one city.
In terms of doing an away for the purpose of helping my chances, any thoughts? I'm decently competitive with above-avg step 1 and clinical scores.
Does it matter to stick with programs with just med-peds rotations, because some that I'm interested in do not have a pure med-peds away, just med or peds?
Last question: Can anyone who is in med-peds post thoughts on their experiences with any aways?
Thanks so much.. I have so many questions, I'd appreciate any advice
I have lived in the midwest my entire life.. HS, college, med school. However, I am couples matching with someone who is originally from the west coast, and we are both interested in living in a new city. How important is it for me to do an away at another city (outside of the midwest) for the purpose of showing that I am willing + interested in moving out of the midwest? I've just heard stories of programs on east/west coast being less likely to grant interviews if you have a long history of being in one city.
In terms of doing an away for the purpose of helping my chances, any thoughts? I'm decently competitive with above-avg step 1 and clinical scores.
Does it matter to stick with programs with just med-peds rotations, because some that I'm interested in do not have a pure med-peds away, just med or peds?
Last question: Can anyone who is in med-peds post thoughts on their experiences with any aways?
Thanks so much.. I have so many questions, I'd appreciate any advice