I was hoping to do an away elective at a program that is rotator friendly. I have good scores but wanted to make a good impression because I hear it's very difficult these days. Anyone know of any programs that accept rotators?
I wouldn't call that rotator friendly...to me rotator friendly is a program that appreciates you taking the time to come down and take a look at their program, spends time on teaching rotators (which of course costs them time and money) and where attendings make an effort to know the rotators and hopefully write good LORs...oh and pay for housing and food while you are at it...nothing shows your appreciation more than some moolaI can't think of a single place that pays for your housing and food. I wish I could get the money I spent on my NYC away back. From the trail and my interview day there, The one place I heardthat really emphasized med student education was Georgetown. They also heavily favor rotators when they make their rank list. The smaller programs that don't see a lot of rotating med students I would think are a pretty good bet too. The fewer rotators, the more attention for you. Thing is, however, aways are an audition. Most people select them based on where they would be happy as a resident, not on what kind of teaching they get as an MS4. That's why most people define "rotator friendly" as "best chance to match there."