Can anybody tell me what these places are like? I am thinking about applying for a scholarship that will pay for my tuition in exchange for practicing in one of these areas (which are all considered "underserved") once I graduate. Just kind of throw out any info you think might be pertinent to someone thinking about moving to the area.

Also, I'm originally from Va Beach. How far are these places from the Beach and would it be a reasonable distance to commute? Thanks.

 

suffolk you could commute. but York and poquoson i wouldnt its atleast 45-1hr with no traffic

 

Suffolk is freaking HUGE. If you had to commute to North Suffolk it would be a 30-40min drive w/ traffic if you drive right. If it is SW Suffolk...shit that is probably like a 1.5 hour drive from VB. And living there will be like living in Pungo w/o the beach or a large town near by.

 

Is there a lot of racism in these areas? I know it sounds like a silly question, but I just got back from volunteering in SW Virginia over the weekend. I had patients give me the dirtiest look, some had swastika tattoos, KKK, etc. I'm a little concerned about how people in these kind of areas would react to an Asian doctor treating them.

 

Quick stereotype...

Poquoson = rednecks and yuppies.
York = blue collar middle class.
Suffolk = farming hicks with little education.


Would you be serving patients who would not otherwise be able to pay or just serving in a standard doctor's office?

 

if you are worried about racism your best bet might be in York then. yet poquoson is getting better. not as bad as it used to be

 

...basically

 

I have not seen any overt racism...but then again I pretty much live in Chesapeake, or Portsmouth, they are >2 miles away. There is a new Emergency Outpatient...I know it doesn't make sense...place by my parents house, so maybe they mean North Suffolk?

 

for the most part, he is right

 

Actually I think I'd be working in a dental private practice, so I'm slightly concerned about getting lynched for being a minority and inflicting pain on people haha.

Thanks for everyone's help. Looks like I'll be considering York and maybe Poquoson.