Sorry if this was already asked but has anyone interviewed at both UCLA and UCSD and can share impressions of both? thx<and their PDs since both are relatively new<both were amazing
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1 entry💬1. Interview was relatively conversational and nice compared to other interviews. Nice faculty, seem to be getting several new attendings who just completed residency (good culture?). Residents seem chill and nice. Amazing place to live, but high COL. > residents cold and awkward
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