drhectapus

Think you're right about Boston. Interesting insight about Miami - never really considered that area. How is Philly? (I ask because I'll be going to UPenn)

Thanks for the tips. Completely agree that healthcare can be a very limiting industry to work in, but it's also the reason why I'm attracted to it too

When I used the word "cult", it seems like many other commenters have taken it in its literal sense (despite being in quotes). But yes I mean tribe.

Yes I am thinking along the same lines too. Thanks for your answer!

My goal is to work as a software engineer in the healthcare space and improve the state of patient data (because I think it's currently abysmal). I'm interested in making medical data less fragmented, more accessible and more secure. I believe blockchain could be a viable solution so naturally I am also interested in blockchain.

Obviously I want to work as a programmer, but I'm wondering if my goals, which require specialised knowledge in topics like security, encryption, cryptopgraphy, medical imaging, databases, would be better learned in university than from a job.

Are you suggesting I go through the self-taught route and learn from MOOCs and books instead?