If you are interested in checking out the NYC/Northern NJ area I'm sure something can be arranged at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. We take someone from california/west coast almost every year. Most residents live in the Hoboken/Jersey City area, so we can be in NYC in 15 mins. Our program director is very friendly and accomodating and if you are sincerely interested you can PM me and I'll see what help I can provide.