So I am making my residency program rank list. The first 3-4 are west coast programs. Number 5-7 were in Detroit. I was actually excited about
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potentially going to Detroit because the girl I dated before med school and 1 year into med school is also going to Detroit. We broke up because we couldn't see each other often during med school (she is at another school). We continued to talk every day (even now). About 1 year ago I told her I will see other people. I saw a person but it didnt really go anywhere, I didn't say anything. She then started to see her classmate (I had no clue). During all this time we would still talk every day.
On Monday she found out that she will for sure be going to detroit. So I asked her today if she is seeing someone.. she said yes. She said that after I told her I will see people she also decided to move on. She is seeing her classmate who has always made moves on her. He is also going to Detroit for residency.
So now it is like daaaaaaaaaaang. If I go to Detroit I will be like the third wheel. It will probably be an emotional rollercoaster (I already did a similar triangle thing back when I was like 20).
So now detroit seems like a dark and far away place.
I didn't like the NY spots.
My other option is rank emergency medicine 1-4 on the west coast then rank internal medicine or anesthesia at my current hospital (I should be able to get it). The appeal of staying here is huge. My parents are 30min away, I am the only child, my grandparents are getting older and need help. I would stay in my apartment, I know the hospital, the people. However, I just don't know about internal medicine.
Sure.. some may say I should "get out of my comfort zone" but really.. screw that. I know I will practice where I currently live, I don't have much desire to be elsewhere.
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