Importance of NCI's 'Comprehensive Cancer Center' designation while ranking fellowships?

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How important is it to consider NCI's Comprehensive Cancer Center (or even just Cancer Center) designation while ranking fellowship programs? I know this is a designation that's given because of the quality and extent of basic science and translational research, rigor of clinical medicine, and community impact. However, I heard people mentioning somewhere in this forum that it does not really matter for fellowship applicants. If so, could someone explain the reason for it? Thank you.

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