Career advice
I'm a pathology resident and recently accepted an offer for a GI pathology fellowship at a newer, solid mid-tier academic program. I was happy with my decision and felt good about committing.
Then, out of nowhere, I received a last-minute offer for cytopathology from a much bigger, well-known institution. Now I'm second-guessing myself.
The problem is that I genuinely like both GI and cytopathology. I only plan on doing one fellowship, so whichever I choose will likely determine the direction of my career.
Would you prioritize the subspecialty you enjoy or the prestige of the institution? For those of you in practice, which fellowship do you think offers better long-term career opportunities, job flexibility, and overall satisfaction?
I'd especially appreciate hearing from anyone who had to choose between two subspecialties they genuinely enjoyed. Looking back, what would you have done?
Thank you.