Ranking programs...

Anyone else having a drastically different ranklist now compared to when they started? I'm starting to realize how much more important it is for me to be in a good city that my family will enjoy / be safe in rather than going to a "big name" program.

Also, my numbers 4-10 keep cycling on a daily basis... Here's to hoping the next 6 weeks or so pass relatively quickly!

Yea my top choice hasn't really changed from the beginning, but everything below that has been cycled through many times. I based all of my programs I rotated at on the location aspect primarily, safety for the family was a big deal.

*nod* top stays the same.. but after that, things get confusing.. the truth is matching is most important, and hedging the bet at whatever program gives you the best offer.. is key.

After having done this already, that's the conclusion I've come to. Sure, you can reach for the stars, but matching is the most important thing

After having done this already, that's the conclusion I've come to. Sure, you can reach for the stars, but matching is the most important thing

I knew I shouldn't have turned down that pre-match spot!

cnH.. you did what?? after not having matched the first time.. you're a crackpot? hehe what program was it?

Totally agree Iliiz, the other thing I would throw in there is that if you did well on your away rotations that's going to be your best chance, sure you may like these other programs, but a known entity (that's a hard worker) I would think would get ranked naturally higher. So unless you totally just hated the place, then those programs should be higher on your list.