I'm at Interfaith right now. I heard that Rheumatology is only 2 - 3 days a week. I haven't heard much about the other 2 you mentioned. As for neighborhoods, I live in an area called Bay Ridge. It's a very nice area with plenty of places to shop at, restaurants, bars and pubs, and a grocery store. It's about an hour subway commute to the hospital but only 25 min. driving. I only drive ever so often because gas is >$4/gallon here.