In previous posts, people have alluded to the fact that if you want to get out the region you're in that away AIs done in the region you want to get to are a good choice. So here's my question: I came to the East Coast for med school from the West since my state school didn't accept me. I strongly prefer to do my residency in the West and eventually practice there too. Would it be as necessary for someone like me to do a couple of AIs out west as opposed to someone from the East who went to med school in the east and who wanted to do a residency out west? Hope this makes sense. I would appreciate any input.