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Originally Posted by IMG2BE
I have a question I'd like people's input on:
If you were offered a pre-match at a solid community hospital (pass rates 100%, has a few fellowships there, non-malignant program whatsoever, very good training, residents place ok in fellowships that are not cardio or gi), but you still had an interview at a university program that you are really looking forward to, what would you do?
would you take the bird in hand, but have some trouble getting into fellowhip later on? or would you shoot for the one in the tree and have a better chance at fellowship in the future...but risk matching in a third option that you ranked but aren't excited about...or not even match at all.
i'm sure this is a common dilemma. any and all opinions are welcome
thanks!
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well it depends on what you want. do you want to be at a university program or do you want to be at a community program. i feel it is hard not to say no when you are given such an offer and you are bitting your nails and scared of the match... i guess this doesn't apply to my particular situation as surgery rarely gives a pre-match...
i guess it would also depend on whether or not you wanted either cardio or GI...
community programs are notorious for having private attendings with little interest in teaching in general...
again also the fellowship issue.
i also feel that if someone offers you a pre-match you are probably competitive enough for other programs as well. i believe that the whole concept of a pre-match is for the program to get an applicant they normally won't get through the match.
finally, it also depends on how competive you are.