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Psychiatry: SLU vs SIU - harry206
#1
Hi frndz,

Need your suggestions for 2 psychiatry programs.
Which one is better.

SIU (Southern Illinois Univ, IL)
SLU (St Louis Univ, MO)

I like both the programs. both sponsor J1 visa.
Which should be ranked first.

Thanks


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#2
in that case..pick the one which is IMG friendly ..if you want to increase ur chances for match.
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#3
Thnx pray4me,

Both are IMG friendly program.

SIU have 100% IMG, and SLU have more than 50% IMG.
SIU have 2 positions, and SLU have 5 positions.

I believe SLU should be ranked first.
Thanks
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#4
@ Harry

I interviewed at SIU and have no idea abt SLU.
Based on my opinion, i think SLU is better than SIU and also SLU have more positions which are going for match.

I think both programs are pretty good and its a tough call. Harry, ball is in your court and you are the one who will be making the final decision

Thanks.
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#5
Hey Harry,

I went to both too. Don't look at how many sits they have, if they are IMG friendly, and all that. That doesn't matter. What matters is which program gave you a better vibe and where you would see yourself for 4 years.

i am not sure either. I am thinking of putting SIU first, since city is smaller and safer, and living expenses will be cheaper for me and my family. And I can't say which one gave me a better vibe because neither one did to be honest (I felt residents at SLU were trying so hard to sell the program, but neither of the faculties in both programs impressed me), but I am still ranking both of them.

SO, If you wanna live in a big city put SLU, if you wanna live in a small city put SIU. Smile

G.L.
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#6
Thanks Paranoidonstreet & Abciximab1,

I really appreciate your comments.

I like both the programs.

In terms of Research: I think SLU is better
In terms of Psychotherapy: both were equal
In terms of location: SIU is better

I will rank them based on the reply from PD in next few days.
(SIU PD told us that she will call the top 10 candidates)

Good Luck everyone.
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#7
Harry 206,

very well put thought.
I am also waiting for the response from the PDs of both the programs.
@abciximab are you a back up guy, then you will be putting them on bottom anyways? I don't mean any disrespect.
lets pray for all the IMGs friends.




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#8
good luck to all of us
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