So, I don't usually post to SDN, but I have been reading other people's lists compulsively so I figured it was only fair if I shared mine. "For future generations" as well
My list came down to geography mostly, I went on a lot of interviews because I didn't know where I was going to need to go until later on in the season.
1) University of Maryland - This could have been top regardless of geography. One of the few three year programs to show a strong track record of graduates in academics. Plus, half of the New York programs wanted to send me to Shock Trauma anyways, so I figured I'd go directly to the source. Faculty is great and residents seemed happy.
2) Georgetown- I had great vibes at this interview, but was hesitant for a long time because of its newness. This was definitely a gut feel, but the faculty seem really committed to residents and I think the opportunities are definitely there.
3) Hopkins - This would have been much lower on my list if it weren't for sig. other geography situation. Ultimately, the conflicts between other services makes me nervous and I don't really want to be on TV. But in the long run location won out. Hopkins can never be that much of a sacrifice.
4) Jacobi - loved this program. Great autonomy, and all of the residents seemed super strong. would have been my top choice vying with maryland if location weren't an issue.
5 ) NYU - Really great academic feel to this program. I was worried that maybe the acuity isn't as high as Jacobi, but I did a second look and they work hard and see a lot. Definitely a strong program.
6) UPenn- Nice academics and system. People are great, Nice ED, but thought their trauma was weak and they have the same big university hospital syndrome of being a little fish in a big pond.
7) Temple - Probably best all around clinical training in Philly. Just lacked the academic side.
8) Christiana - Great, cushy program. Couldn't get over the inconvenience of Delaware, and thought the residents I met seemed a little soft compared to other local programs.
9) NY Methodist - Park Slope would be great to live in. Down to earth faculty. Just lacked the clinical experience of other programs.
10) SUNY Downstate - You would come out of here prepared for anything, I just didn't fit in with the residents.
11) Drexel - Best aspect is that they run their own ICU at a different hospital.
12) UMDNJ-Camden - ED is too crowded and I didn't connect with the residents, enthusiastic young faculty.
13) Albert Einstein Philly - The people at this program were great, I just couldn't justify all of the off service rotations. This would be a great hospital to work in post-graduation.
14) LIJ - Did not connect with residents
15) North Shore - not the population I wanted, but good acuity.
16) Maimonides - not a good experience for me personally.
Hope this helps someone! Good luck in the match!