Residency and fellowships offer the best of all worlds – Ohio State Medical Center

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Shreya Reddy, MD; Second year Family Medicine resident: I love Columbus because there is just so much diversity here. Whether it's the people, the culture, things you're looking to do, there's always something, and I bet no matter who you are or what you enjoy doing, you’re probably gonna find something you love in Columbus. 

Steven Scoville, MD, PhD; Second year General Surgery resident: When I was looking at residency programs, I looked all over the country. I've got family out west, family out east, and I was looking at both coasts. The thing that really stood out to me for Columbus is the cost of living is probably one of the biggest. So I have four children, so this was one of the only places that really offered a top-notch education and training while still being able to afford to live here. And that really made all the difference.

Mena Botros, MD; Fellow, Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine: Columbus is probably going to surprise you. It’s a very diverse, but very fun city. All the things that you may want to find in a big city you may find here in Columbus.  I looked at Chicago, New York City, Boston, Chapel Hill; all these places that have a lot to offer both in terms of the city, as well as the location, and I still found myself here in Columbus.

Dr. Reddy: I think what I loved most about Columbus was just how big it feels, but at the
same time, you still have that small town or Midwestern feel. So you have everything you need: the amenities, the parks, the restaurants, the bars, all of that, but it steel feels like you’re in a nice, Midwestern city around friendly people, without all of the drawbacks that I didn’t want. 

Dr. Scoville: There are so many economic opportunities here in Columbus. Part of the draw was not only me and my medical career and training, but also for my wife and everything that she was interested in; she was able to find a job. I have 
lots of friends here in the medical community whose spouses or significant others have been able to find really great opportunities for them as well, so it's not just a one-sided
place to move for sure. 

Dr. Reddy: What I love about the program here at Ohio State is that we have multiple opportunities to rotate and work at different healthcare settings and facilities throughout the city. We go to Nationwide Children's for a pediatric training, which is one of the top pediatric institutes in the country, and that provides us great exposure. We also go to the East Hospital where we get more of a community-based feel for our training program.

Dr. Botros: The great thing about Nationwide Children's is that not only is it a great hospital, but it's located pretty close to Ohio State, so for anyone who's considering it, doing a program where their subspecialty trains them within pediatrics, you have easy access right across the city at Nationwide Children’s.
Dr. Scoville: In addition to the medical facility, you've got a wonderful community who's invested in the university, more than I think anywhere else in the country.

Dr. Reddy: I was really looking for a diverse population with a lot of food options,coffee shops. I love all of the metro parks that are all over the city. It’s very accessible;  there's a ton of events and festivals and activities that you can do through all of the seasons, and I just felt like no matter what day or time of year, there's always something
going on.

Dr. Botros: The question that asked most people when I was thinking about moving
to their city was “What's the diversity like; will I feel comfortable there?” What I would tell anyone who has that question on their mind is: Absolutely, yes; you'll feel comfortable here in Columbus. 

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