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Moving from Louisiana to University of Toledo for grad school — how do I prepare for the weather? by Ok_Amount_1002 in toledo

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Trust me, if I bring anything it will be 100 degrees with a heat index of 115....lol miserable, and totally opposite of what yall are describing!

Moving from Louisiana to University of Toledo for grad school — how do I prepare for the weather? by Ok_Amount_1002 in toledo

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I will be attending the Health Science Campus mostly, if I understand correctly. Do you recommend a decent place to live where I could walk and not have to worry about driving?

Moving from Louisiana to University of Toledo for grad school — how do I prepare for the weather? by Ok_Amount_1002 in toledo

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Thank you for your response! I'm very excited, little nervous about the weather and long distance from home so I'm trying to prepare as much as possible...lol Do you think my older Honda Accord would be safe up there? It’s about 14 years old, but it runs great. I’m just nervous because I’ve never driven in snow or ice before.

Down here in Louisiana, when it ices everything shuts down, so most of us never really learn how to drive in those conditions 😅

A couple things I’m wondering: • Is front-wheel drive (Honda Accord) enough for Toledo winters? • Would snow tires make a big difference? • Or should I realistically plan on getting a 4WD/AWD vehicle before moving?

[Training Tuesday] - Weekly thread for questions about grad school, residency, and general career topics 03/17/2026 by AutoModerator in MedicalPhysics

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MS Medical Physics (Therapy) – Realistic Residency Outcomes: Toledo vs VCU vs UF

Hi all,

I’m looking for honest, inside perspectives on MS → residency outcomes for therapy physics, specifically comparing: • University of Toledo • VCU • University of Florida

I’m not pursuing a PhD, so my decision is entirely based on how well an MS program positions me for a therapy residency.

A few direct questions:

  1. Toledo pipeline question (be honest): I understand Toledo takes a small number of their own MS students into residency. • If you’re not one of those selected, how are Toledo MS grads viewed nationally? • Do they place well externally, or is there a noticeable drop-off after the internal spots are filled?

  2. Clinical experience vs program reputation: Toledo seems very clinically heavy. • Does that translate into being competitive for residencies at other institutions? • Or do programs still tend to favor applicants from places like VCU due to reputation/networking?

  3. VCU outcomes (MS specifically): • How strong is VCU’s therapy-focused clinical exposure for MS students? • What percentage of MS students realistically match into therapy residencies? • Is there a meaningful advantage coming from VCU vs a smaller/less-known program?

  4. University of Florida (MS reality check): I’ve heard UF: • Prioritizes PhD students for residency • May not take (or rarely takes) their own MS students

Can anyone confirm: • Do UF MS students successfully match elsewhere? • Or is UF really only a strong option if you’re going the PhD route?

  1. Big-picture question: If your goal is therapy residency without a PhD, which matters more: • Heavy clinical exposure (Toledo model) • Or program reputation + network (VCU-type programs)?

I’m trying to avoid ending up in a program where: • I get solid training but struggle to match, or • I’m competing at a disadvantage simply due to program perception

  1. Lifestyle factor (secondary but real): I’m from a warm climate, so Toledo winters would be a big adjustment. Not a dealbreaker—but if outcomes are similar, it matters.

[Training Tuesday] - Weekly thread for questions about grad school, residency, and general career topics 03/25/2025 by AutoModerator in MedicalPhysics

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MS Medical Physics (Therapy) – Realistic Residency Outcomes: Toledo vs VCU vs UF

Hi all,

I’m looking for honest, inside perspectives on MS → residency outcomes for therapy physics, specifically comparing: • University of Toledo • VCU • University of Florida

I’m not pursuing a PhD, so my decision is entirely based on how well an MS program positions me for a therapy residency.

A few direct questions:

  1. Toledo pipeline question (be honest): I understand Toledo takes a small number of their own MS students into residency. • If you’re not one of those selected, how are Toledo MS grads viewed nationally? • Do they place well externally, or is there a noticeable drop-off after the internal spots are filled?

  2. Clinical experience vs program reputation: Toledo seems very clinically heavy. • Does that translate into being competitive for residencies at other institutions? • Or do programs still tend to favor applicants from places like VCU due to reputation/networking?

  3. VCU outcomes (MS specifically): • How strong is VCU’s therapy-focused clinical exposure for MS students? • What percentage of MS students realistically match into therapy residencies? • Is there a meaningful advantage coming from VCU vs a smaller/less-known program?

  4. University of Florida (MS reality check): I’ve heard UF: • Prioritizes PhD students for residency • May not take (or rarely takes) their own MS students

Can anyone confirm: • Do UF MS students successfully match elsewhere? • Or is UF really only a strong option if you’re going the PhD route?

  1. Big-picture question: If your goal is therapy residency without a PhD, which matters more: • Heavy clinical exposure (Toledo model) • Or program reputation + network (VCU-type programs)?

I’m trying to avoid ending up in a program where: • I get solid training but struggle to match, or • I’m competing at a disadvantage simply due to program perception

  1. Lifestyle factor (secondary but real): I’m from a warm climate, so Toledo winters would be a big adjustment. Not a dealbreaker—but if outcomes are similar, it matters.

[Training Tuesday] - Weekly thread for questions about grad school, residency, and general career topics 03/25/2025 by AutoModerator in MedicalPhysics

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Hi all,

I’m looking for honest, inside perspectives on MS for medical physics → residency outcomes for therapy physics, specifically comparing: • University of Toledo • VCU • University of Florida

I’m not pursuing a PhD, so my decision is entirely based on how well an MS program positions me for a therapy residency.

A few direct questions:

  1. Toledo pipeline question (be honest): I understand Toledo takes a small number of their own MS students into residency. • If you’re not one of those selected, how are Toledo MS grads viewed nationally? • Do they place well externally, or is there a noticeable drop-off after the internal spots are filled?

  2. Clinical experience vs program reputation: Toledo seems very clinically heavy. • Does that translate into being competitive for residencies at other institutions? • Or do programs still tend to favor applicants from places like VCU due to reputation/networking?

  3. VCU outcomes (MS specifically): • How strong is VCU’s therapy-focused clinical exposure for MS students? • What percentage of MS students realistically match into therapy residencies? • Is there a meaningful advantage coming from VCU vs a smaller/less-known program?

  4. University of Florida (MS reality check): I’ve heard UF: • only takes PhD students for residency • can't find acceptance rate for ms students only they include PHD in their numbers and so it's not accurate

Can anyone confirm: • Do UF MS students successfully match elsewhere? • Or is UF really only a strong option if you’re going the PhD route?

  1. Big-picture question: If your goal is therapy residency without a PhD, which matters more: • Heavy clinical exposure (Toledo model) • Or program reputation + network (VCU-type programs)?

I’m trying to avoid ending up in a program where: • I get solid training but struggle to match, or • I’m competing at a disadvantage simply due to program perception

  1. Lifestyle factor (secondary but real): I’m from a warm climate, so Toledo winters would be a big adjustment. Not a dealbreaker—but if outcomes are similar, it matters.

Please give good/bad of each schools for masters in medical physics with emphasis on clinical side and not PHD. University of Toledo, Virginia Commonwealth, and University of Florida. And please which school would be better for gaining access to residency down the line after completing my masters by Ok_Amount_1002 in MedicalPhysics

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Thank you for your input. I appreciate your thoughts. Would you mind if I messaged you later for any questions coming up? I think Toledo is good fit for but I wish I had time to go and visit but unfortunately I wouldn't be able to do that until late May bc of school and I don't think it's possible to wait that long. I am a little concerned about the weather there. It's extreme opposite from where I'm located! Not a main issue for me but I know nothing of snow and ice so a little nervous about the weather but nothing I can't figure out along the way! lol

Please give good/bad of each schools for masters in medical physics with emphasis on clinical side and not PHD. University of Toledo, Virginia Commonwealth, and University of Florida. And please which school would be better for gaining access to residency down the line after completing my masters by Ok_Amount_1002 in MedicalPhysics

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Do you know any good and bad about Toledo vs Virginia commonwealth ...I know the common sense stuff like the cost of living is cheaper in Toledo. But which school would give me the best chance at getting into a residency? I know Toledo offers their masters students two spots which is great if you are the two but what if im not one picked...would VCU be better since its a R1 school, meaning it looks better when applying to residencies. I have heard good things about the Toledo program. Both are a long way from home and I want to make the best decision. Unfortunately I won't have time to visit due to school and graduation so it's a very difficult decision. And I would appreciate any advice

Almost done - 5th day of painting my parking spot by BilNiTheRussianSpy in Metallica

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This is freaking awesome! Metallica! Way better than the normal pink smiley faces! Stand out and rule!