"Must Do Rotation" Places

I would include St. Mary's to the list. Also, keep in mind that rotating and doing a good job will increase your chances of interviewing and matching anywhere. That being said, it does not automatically grant you an interview at most places. At the same time, not rotating at a program generally does not preclude you from interviewing/matching -- I interviewed at some of the places mentioned without rotating.

u of chicago?...i think you mean northwestern. you can add miami and utsw to that list. i absolutely agree with mayo and hss.

These are excellent questions...one I wish I had the answer s to when I was on the residency trail. Most places are probably somewhat flexible and may offer some interviews to application highflyers even if they did not rotate but...by and large...I am under the impression that Cleveland Clinic, U of Chicago, Mayo Clinic and HSS among others are partial to indivduals who rotated there. I must emphasize, however, that this is merely hearsay and I am sure that there are people who get interviews there who have not rotated at these institutions. Nonetheless, I understand that these are institutions that ahve a reputation for being partial to rotators. Perhaps, some residents at these places might provide some further insight should they cath view of this thread. I would be interested to know for sure what the opinion is on the insdie...