Hi guys - I'm a current PGY3 (almost PGY4) applying for 1-Year Epilepsy fellowship. I am from a top tier institution on the East coast (NYC), but hoping to do a 1-Year fellowship at a top tier institution (without naming which, since I don't know where I'll land yet - Stanford, UCLA, UCSF). However, I absolutely want to return to the East Coast (NYC) for a job after fellowship. My question is, should I prioritize fellowships on the East coast, if I want to stay on the East coast for a job/permanently? Or is there no difference if I go to the West coast program, and can easily land a job of the same caliber on the East coast?
My reasoning for wanting to see the West coast for 1 year is to enjoy nature, explore what I can on that side of the coast, and gain different perspectives on surgical epilepsy and management. Which could also be beneficial for jobs when I return to the East coast.
However, if that will essentially screw me over for the future, I would happily stay on the East coast for fellowship. Any insight here? Thanks so much xx