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  Tuesday, 05 February 2008
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I'm in the midst of trying to plan out my 4th year schedule. My school only allows 2 months total in any given specialty - therefore sub-I at home institution and 1 away rotation.

Any advice on how to go about chosing just 1 program to rotate at? I'm at a midwest school, so should I chose a midwest program because I theoretically have better chances there. Or does rotating at a program only an hour or two hour from the home institution get viewed as someone who's not willing to move across the country - which I am willing.

I'm just at a loss as to which direction to go.

Thanks so much for the input.
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regionalism is a very real thing. if you grew up in an area, went to undergrad and med school in an area, then you should stay in that area. going cross country, even if you are willing/wanting, can be a hard thing to pull off even for good applicants. if youre from the midwest, rotate, and apply to programs in the midwest.
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or you show that you are willing to go to another area by doing a rotation in a different region
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I was in the exact same position as you (I think there is a chance we are at the same school). In my opinion, unless you are dead set to move out of the midwest because of strong family ties or some other compelling reason, you should concentrate on a Midwest away and applying primarily in the midwest. I PMd you my school name. If you're from there I'd be more than happy to advise you on where to do aways based on things I picked up along the way and programs that are receptive to students from there...
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