residency in a different place

[dara678]

hi all,

i am currently going to med school in california, but i'd like to move to chicago or somewhere on the east coast (nyc/boston/philly/dc etc) for residency. do you think that being from a california school will hurt my chances? my program isn't one of the best (usc-keck) but it's still well-known in california. i am wondering what my chances are elsewhere especially since my significant other is in the process of looking for job, and he needs to know where to look ...

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[dara678]

i'm so sad no one has responded ...

 

[MM9]

Don't be sad.

Peds is not so competitive that the med school of origin matters very much. With such a broad list of cities I'm sure you will match at an above-average program. California doesn't hurt at all, actually probably helps as I could see some programs wanting some geographic diversity, especially here on the east coast.

 

[dara678]

Thanks MM9!!

 

[GeneGoddess]

Know that people WILL ask you if you are serious about leaving CA. I heard that question constantly in regards to TX.