Good question, I wish I knew. Haha In all seriousness though, this question is the one I get asked most frequently. Every time I mention that I may be moving in May. Geoff and I could be moving anywhere or nowhere. Our rank order list includes locations on each coast and in between. And putting your preferences in order is super stressful. I’m leaning on Geoff’s interview experience as well as his opinion of the area before and after the interview in ranking a program.
Sure, it is just as important for me to like the area as well. There should be things to do outside of the area we are living in. Places to walk, hiking, other areas within driving distance, etc. Additionally, I would like to work (again) and possibly start a family. If it’s a place that’s nice (which is relative), we may move things around. Let me reiterate that not knowing where I am headed is stressful. There is so much planning that is having to be left on the back burner and if you know me, I am a planner. Planning ahead and making sure that I know what is coming down the pipeline. I like being in control. But God knows I’m not and I am learning to be okay with that.
If you haven’t seen my post on the Match, I’ll link it below. If you want to understand what I mean by rank order list, here’s a video that explains it really well.
Living In A State of Uncertainty
Cross your fingers we match where we want to go!
Xoxo
Navigating Life as a Doctor's Wife 