sandra b
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Hello guys
I just i have a question regarding university affiliated versus community based program
Which one is more prestigious? Maybe better? Maybe affecting your future careier?
Please let me know what you think
I truly appreciate your ideas
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| CocaCola
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my take -
University IM position -
more prestigous,
opportunities for great research,
great opportunity for fellowships after residency
community IM position -
usually more autonomy and alot of hands on,
fellowship opportunities after residency are slim (especially in the cardio and gastro),
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| sandra b
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Thank you very much.
Anybody esle has comments?
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| zrf80
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University:
-more research opportunity
-easier fellowship acquisition, especially if program has in-house fellowships.
-more prestige, but not in the sense that everyone thinks. Trust me, no one....in 20 years will care whether you did your residency in a community program or university program. In terms of job implications, there are PLENTY avaiable for all. So, in essence........the only advantage is FELLOWSHIPS.
Community Program
-less research oriented, more hand-on learning
-sometimes less attention paid to teaching and more on getting the work done.
-less fellowship opportunity
Basically, if you want to specialize....Id go for a Univ. program. You'll definitely increase your chances, plus you'll get the research opportunity to imrove your resume. If you want more hands-on experience, smaller program with less residents, and more "intimate" relationship with attendings, Id go for community program.
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