Interview #8

Penn State

Initial Thoughts:

Pros: Super close to Thompson Grandparents It's a known quantity- he knows the faculty, the facilities & residents, so the adjustment would be minimal.  New children's hospital has been approved to be built.

Cons: Facilities are sub-par.  ER rotation is two hours away.  Shopping is far and housing is expensive.  Joel really wants out of central PA.

Bottom Line: We would prefer not to match here.

Our current rankings:
1. Pitt
2. Nationwide
3. Rochester
4. Rainbow Babies
5. VCU
6. Syracuse
7. Penn State

Note:  We have eliminated Akron from the rank list as Joel REALLY doesn't want to go there at all.  We would rather scramble than go there.