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Pros: It's an amazing program (definitely in the top tier of schools and probably the "best" program that Joel will interview at). It really was an honor just to be asked for an interview at Cincinnati. You can make great professional connections with such a well known program, and he would see things he probably wouldn't be able to see at most places, including a lot of bone marrow transplants. Cincinnati is a family friendly city very similar to Columbus. Over all, he would get great training at Cincinnati.
Cons: With a renowned program also comes a certain level of intensity and more rigorous schedule. The fellows seemed like they were surviving not thriving during their first year- if that makes sense. He wasn't sure that his personality fit with the other fellows either. The program's also extremely research driven and that's not Joel's cup of tea. It adds another 2 hours to both drives to grandparents, and would be 2 hours from the temple.
Bottom Line: It's an extremely good program, but it doesn't feel like a good match for Joel.
Our current rankings:
1. Nationwide Children's (Columbus)
2. Rainbow Babies (Cleveland)
3. Cincinnati Children's Hospital
It's a 2 1/2 hour drive for us, but Cincinnati Children's ALWAYS gets my vote. My son was diagnosed with High-functioning Autism there 7 years ago. The doctors, nurses, psychologists (even the parking people) are WONDERFUL. We've been so blessed by each visit.
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