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UW generally thought to give the best IR training. I have no clue about who gives the best DR training.
what about UCSF vs Stanford vs USC?
I heard they were getting more fellows and faculty since their volume keeps increasing.Another question that arises-- do you think a resident-run DR program is a good thing? Would you like to see more fellows instead on service? If so, what is your reasoning?
Appreciate the responses. Anyone else willing to weigh in? How do Stanford and UW differ/matchup?
It seems rotating at either would be a great experience, so which would you think would be better for a sub-I if my goal is to get my name out there in the West coast, and also explore the West coast a bit (not literally explore since it will be a sub-I, but at least experience the West coast since I've never lived there)? Thanks!Stanford IR is probably known to do more high end IO and research, but UW definitely has better overall IR scope/volume of IR training? UW peds IR too. I think UW DR is fantastic esp given trauma 1, and 5 state catchment area
uw was the only one of my IR/Dr interviews where they were given time to have lunch with us. they were so happy and hard working! great faculty too. i would say UWIt seems rotating at either would be a great experience, so which would you think would be better for a sub-I if my goal is to get my name out there in the West coast, and also explore the West coast a bit (not literally explore since it will be a sub-I, but at least experience the West coast since I've never lived there)? Thanks!
It seems rotating at either would be a great experience, so which would you think would be better for a sub-I if my goal is to get my name out there in the West coast, and also explore the West coast a bit (not literally explore since it will be a sub-I, but at least experience the West coast since I've never lived there)? Thanks!
When did you apply for these rotations (ie, what month)? Thanks for your input.I applied for IR away rotations at Stanford, UW and UCSD. I heard crickets from UCSD and Stanford was completely full. UW had one spot available at the VA, but it was in late October. I lucked out and got a two-week IR rotation at Stanford because one of their students dropped.
I enjoyed my experience and think it landed me an interview at Stanford, but it doesn't guarantee you an interview. There was another medical student rotating with me who had better numbers on paper, but he didn't get an interview invite. Stanford is a niche place where fit matters a lot (they even say as much on their website). Stanford is a good place if you have interests in entrepreneurship or research. It's not the best place to demonstrate your interest in the West coast. Conversely, I think if you do an away rotation at UW you're likely to get an interview invite. It says as much on their website, "We strongly consider visiting students for an interview, but understand that we cannot accommodate everyone."
If you really want the West coast experience, do an away in Southern California. Northern California and Seattle get down to the 40s and 50s during winter, whereas UCLA/UCSD/UC Irvine will stay above 60 F year-round.
Appreciate the responses. Anyone else willing to weigh in? How do Stanford and UW differ/matchup?