Only our top choices? Might as well give our whole ROL, don't you think? I'd be interested in seeing how my ROL compares with everyone elses.

your ROL is probably the best in the country. You can post it and make people jealous.
Previously people would put their top choice and would write why, just to bounce off some ideas. Since ROL is all said and done.

WashU #1 because it is, hands down, the best all-around program in the country. Only thing HSS has on it is NYC. There, I said it...

Mayo Clinic - every aspect of this program is strong, no weaknesses.

Good luck everyone!

Wisconsin is my first - great program with fun attendings and residents, very nice college town as a bonus.

In fairness, any of my top four or five would make me just as happy, but I have to pick something for my #1 spot.

Pitt

Utah: Incredible balance in all aspects of program. Loaded with talent. Tremendous residents who were a ton of fun. Phenomenal didactics. Amazing location within striking distance of skiing and the mountains.

Great programs listed so far. As of this morning, 760 people have looked at this thread - there must be a few more #1s out there. Post em up people!

Top 5: HSS, Cleveland, PENN, Duke, HJD

HSS letter="ranked"

Duke - Great group of residents, chiefs are studs in the OR showing they develop a strong operative foundation, excellent fellowship placement, well-rounded, Durham is an affordable city in a beautiful area.

Greenville: great community program with excellent training which is evident by one PGY5 entering general practice. Good trauma service. Mentorship model of training besides trauma. Hawkins name alone can help with Sports fellowships. Great group of residents. Very affordable city with a great economy highlighted by Michelin and BMW.

Top 5: Mayo, Cleveland Clinic, Pitt 5 year, Hopkins, Pitt 6 year

NYU-HJD

Duke

Utah, for many of the reasons listed above. Great program. Best of luck to all.

Carolinas
- well-rounded, high volume operating experience, exposure to academic private practice + public teaching hospital, great research opportunities, stable and growing faculty, residents very happy and well-rounded, located in fun and affordable city.

Carolinas for everything said above. It was the closest thing to me as all around great.

Nice mix of programs so far, thanks to everyone who has shared.

Let's keep posting them ladies and gentlemen...

San Antonio - Good group of residents, amazing faculty still kicking around (Rockwood, Green, Wilkins, Morrey), lots of trauma, and very close family ties to the city.

Rush - awesome new hospital, VERY high volume, nice group of residents, great name, good didactics, sweet city