I will start off by saying I am not at NYU...I am a chief resident who has been to a fair number of these social functions....

I think the social is key and if you really want to go to NYU you should cancel the other interview and go to the social....

If you are a big hit with the residents at the social....we are sure to talk you up to the attendings....most places the residents are on the residency selection committee....so as long as you have a few interviews...I would make sure to be at as many socials as possible...

I think these can be more important than the interview...because they let us see what you are really like....