So I'm approaching application time, and it finally dawned on me. I have been somewhat productive during residency, and everyone tells me I have a very high chance of going to some of the top places. However... I don't think I want to do research. I just don't see myself spending my time trying to get grants or being 80-20 or any of that. I like clinical medicine, and I just see myself doing scopes, seeing patients, and living a relatively normal life that way. So all along in training, you kind of feel that you need to go to the top program considering geography and all those other important things. Does this apply to fellowship? Should I go to a community program that will give me better procedural experience (with possibly equivalent training? esp. if it has a liver transplant set-up) even if it lacks in the prestige and research? Will having the prestige/research open up doors for me later? If I just want to be hospital employed or private practice, what should I do to maximize my prospects after graduating from this endless road? Assume I can go anywhere, what do I choose?
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