Compare programs without chasing a score.
Questions that help you distinguish program facts, personal fit, and information you still need.
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Choose your priorities before comparing.
Start with the training you want, the places you can realistically live, and the people who matter to you. Name a few priorities in plain language: reliable mentorship, a particular clinical experience, proximity to family, or a workable housing budget.
Check requirements first. A program can look appealing and still be a poor application choice if its current eligibility criteria do not fit your circumstances.
Make each comparison answerable.
Instead of asking whether a program is “good,” ask concrete questions: Where are residents assigned? How are rotations organized? What is published about leave and benefits? What salary applies to your PGY year?
Use official program pages for published facts. Keep personal interview impressions private and distinguish them from verified information. An anecdote or a small, self-selected spreadsheet sample does not tell you how all applicants or residents experience a program.
Leave blanks visible.
Unknown information should remain unknown until you can verify it. A missing salary or visa policy is more useful as a visible question than as an unreliable estimate.
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