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Got invited to a program's "let's kick off this recruitment season" party. Is this unusual? Do many programs have these? This shool is probably #1 on my list, so should I make sure to attend?
I've never heard of this. But presumably it's a good sign.Got invited to a program's "let's kick off this recruitment season" party. Is this unusual? Do many programs have these? This shool is probably #1 on my list, so should I make sure to attend?
I've never heard of this. But presumably it's a good sign.
Can someone give me some idea how the training is like in this program? Any input would be highly appreciated.
marginally better than not matching at all. program is a ****show. old as sin hospital, crappy ancillary staff, attendings don't care, crazy volume with insanely sick patients with zero health literacy.
Depends on what you want to be when you grow up.What's the consensus on the Portland Oregon programs?
Something tells me you've never been to "the rest of the country." Springfield is within 3 hours drive to NYC and 2 hours to Boston. It's 30 minutes from the 2nd largest airport in New England. I know nothing about the Baystate IM program, or even Springfield MA in general, but if you think it's "isolated" then you obviously haven't been to most of the US.Baystate IM is a highly malignant program made of nut-jobs in leadership positions. They put up a show on the day of the interview to sell their program. Springfield is a ghetto and is a very unsafe place. You are isolated from the rest of the country. The residents struggle to pass boards and get into fellowships. Do I need to say more?
You can contact me with questions.
I have been to most of the US in fact, all the big metros and most of the mid-west. Springfield is a ghetto, the roads are horrible and unless you are willing to drive up and down from Boston, there is nothing to do there. Even Kalamazoo in Michigan is a better town!Something tells me you've never been to "the rest of the country." Springfield is within 3 hours drive to NYC and 2 hours to Boston. It's 30 minutes from the 2nd largest airport in New England. I know nothing about the Baystate IM program, or even Springfield MA in general, but if you think it's "isolated" then you obviously haven't been to most of the US.
THAT DOESN'T HELP!!! haha
there have been threads ad nauseum about this...did you even attempt a search?Was invited to interview for the IM residency at CCF. Even though it's one of the FINEST medical institutions in the world, I've been hearing a variety of opinions about the program. What do you all think? What have you heard?
there have been threads ad nauseum about this...did you even attempt a search?
how about you read them and then ask more specific questions...or just go to the interview and see what the places is like....
1. It's a not too shabby hospital.Was invited to interview for the IM residency at CCF. Even though it's one of the FINEST medical institutions in the world, I've been hearing a variety of opinions about the program. What do you all think? What have you heard?
It depends on what tier you are competitive for.
There is a lot of misinformation out there. See the program, look at the match list, talk to people there, and decide for yourself. There are pros and cons to every program. CCF is no different. From what people have said on here before:
Pros include:
1) Access to many of the leaders of many IM specialties. Most IM specialties seem very highly ranked by US news
2) Access to rare pathology you won't see many places
3) A compassionate/caring program leadership
4) dedication to teaching
Cons include:
1) Less procedural volume compared to many top programs
2) Somewhat less autonomy compared to many top programs
3) variable skill of co-residents
4) Things are very compartamentalized. GI issues end up on the GI services, Heart issues end up on the various cardiology services, pulm on pulm ETC. Residents seem to rotate through many of these varied services, though.
Has anyone worked with graduates of Jackson memorial IM? They have a 4+2+2 block schedule (inpatient/ambulatory/vacation-elective-nights) so I would appreciate any thoughts on that as well, as im not familiar with it.
I'm interested in P/CC, where they have matched residents mostly into their own program, but also South Carolina, Mayo Minn, and Cornell.
Here are their 13/14/15/16 match lists if anyone is curious http://www.jmhmedicine.com/fellowship-match/
It's a decent program, based on my interviews there for both residency and fellowship and from friends. It is apparently having some monetary issues, which may or may not affect your training. Sick patient population though, which is good for training. Overall, again from impressions on residency/fellowship interview and from friends, it seems that you would be well trained there but the other Kentucky program is the stronger program in the state.What are the thoughts on Uni. of Louisville? Some classmates have mentioned that it appears to have financial problems and that according to doximity, has some other bad signs as well?
Hopkins bayview is a community program and is thus structured more like a community program, but as the faculty and fellows are all from jhh you get amazing exposure to top didactics and research opportunities are abound on the hopkins bayview campus(a lot of hopkins's nih funding are actually from the bayview campus). I think it is more primarily driven to train internists and pcp but they have a decent amount of people who match in to fellowship and im pretty sure for a community program prob also has one of the most recent impressive matches especially as they are consiDered internal to jhh fellowships. That said imo if youre considering fellowship, academic centers should be ur first choice
Cut 2 programs in Ohio. You choose which ones.Seems like this thread has been a little quiet as far as responses, but I figure it's worth a shot asking. I need to cut 2-3 interviews and was looking for any thoughts people have about the following programs:
Ohio State
University of Cincinnati
Indiana University
Case Western
Wake Forest
Any obvious ones to cut/keep?
No location preference between these. Things that are important to me are good support for residents interested in teaching/education and ensuring good autonomy/opportunity for hands on experiences (resident vs fellow run). Any thoughts greatly appreciated!
What are the ones you're keeping? It might help us decide which ones you should ditch.Need to cancel a few interviews. On the chopping block are Minnesota, Albert Einstein/Montefiore, Boston U, Tulane, Hopkins-Bayview, and U Maryland. No regional preference. Looking for a program with strong teaching, resident autonomy, good GI fellowship matches (ideally not just in-house) and hopefully time at a hospital w/ underserved population. Any thoughts on which to keep/cancel? Any hidden gems in this bunch that deserve a visit? I'm sad to cancel any, but for $$ reasons, it has to happen.
Need to cancel a few interviews. On the chopping block are Minnesota, Albert Einstein/Montefiore, Boston U, Tulane, Hopkins-Bayview, and U Maryland. No regional preference. Looking for a program with strong teaching, resident autonomy, good GI fellowship matches (ideally not just in-house) and hopefully time at a hospital w/ underserved population. Any thoughts on which to keep/cancel? Any hidden gems in this bunch that deserve a visit? I'm sad to cancel any, but for $$ reasons, it has to happen.
West: OHSU, UCSD, UCLA, ColoradoWhat are the ones you're keeping? It might help us decide which ones you should ditch.
Thanks for the advice! I was leaning towards BU>Tufts and UMD>Bayview.If you are interested in underserved then you should keep monte, BU and UMD. The rest you can get rid of.
West: OHSU, UCSD, UCLA, Colorado
Midwest: Northwestern, Michigan
East: UPMC, Cornell, Yale
South: UTSW, Vanderbilt, UAB
Thanks for the advice! I was leaning towards BU>Tufts and UMD>Bayview.
I'd personally choose MCW over Einstiein, Henry Ford and Stony Brook. Possibly over Case.I also need to cut out about 2 interviews due to time and money reasons, and would like some help. I know I haven't even been here yet, but as of right now, I could see myself being happy at any of these places. I'd like to especially ask about Medical College of Wisconsin, as that is my furthest interview, is going to be a 4-day venture, and would cost me a $750 flight. The rest I'll be driving to. Thanks for the help!
Home State:
1) Drexel
2) Temple
3) Penn State
4) Albert Einstein Medical Center (Philly)
East:
1) Rutgers RWJ
2) Virginia Commonwealth University
3) Stony Brook University
4) Dartmouth
Midwest:
1) Henry Ford Hospital
2) Case Western MetroHealth
3) Medical College of Wisconsin
4) University of Cincinnati
Current Baystate Resident: DO NOT COME TO THIS PROGRAM IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER OPTIONS! The program puts up a show on the day of the interview and does not have resources to back it up. The program leadership is corrupt. Residents have shown up drunk for work. There was a shooting outside the resident clinic a couple of months ago. This is Springfield guys- the Biggest Ghetto in New England. I am ashamed to call these people my colleagues. The program has run out of money, their GME budget is gone and residents are being fired or forced to resign by the leadership. Do Not trust Mike Rosenblum and Mike Picchioni, you will get harassed if you match here.Any input on the IM program at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield MA?
Was invited to interview for the IM residency at CCF. Even though it's one of the FINEST medical institutions in the world, I've been hearing a variety of opinions about the program. What do you all think? What have you heard?
I'd personally choose MCW over Einstiein, Henry Ford and Stony Brook. Possibly over Case.
Mark this as the first time I've ever agreed with that dumpster fire of a website. But yes. If you're dropping interviews, that's a good order to do so.Thanks for the insight! Can I ask one more thing? Just based purely on reputation, is Doximity's ranking correct in putting these 3 at the lowest of my list: Stony Brook, then Penn State, then Case Western MetroHealth?
I know a ton of factors come into play here (including my stats, what I'm looking for, etc), but if the above is correct then I'm considering dropping those 3 interviews. I'm a slightly-above average candidate, and would still have 13 interviews total if I did that. Including 3 that already went very well.
Anyway, I'd really appreciate any insight into the above. I know Doximity's ranking can be skewed, so that's why I'd like a second opinion.
Benefits? They're in Houston.What are the benefits of doing a residency at any one of the medical center IM residencies? UT-houston, Baylor, or Methodist? Any all programs pretty solid? What's cost of living like around Houston?
Mark this as the first time I've ever agreed with that dumpster fire of a website. But yes. If you're dropping interviews, that's a good order to do so.
Benefits? They're in Houston.
Risks? They're in Houston.
Wow! This comment is shockingly melodramatic and full of inaccuracies and exaggerations. You're probably being "harassed" by the leadership because you're not meeting expectations. On the rare occasion that a resident's contract has not been renewed, it was because he/she was unable to meet milestones despite intervention. I have never had any issues with the program or the leadership at Baystate. I've had a wonderful experience there. Maybe you need to reflect on your own personal struggles. Also, the program's budget is not "gone." They had a primary care grant that covered extra residents, which expired. All that means is that the program can except less residents in the future. Admittedly, Springfield is a rough area. There was not a shooting outside of the clinic. It was several blocks away, but everyone got a page to let us know to be careful. However, I find it rewarding to care for the disadvantaged and enjoy working in this area. That's one of the reasons I chose Baystate. Finally, residents do not show up drunk to work--no one would condone that kind of behavior. I'm sorry Baystate has not been a good fit for you, but I think there are many more of us who are happy with our program. I would recommend seeking assistance from your advisor.Current Baystate Resident: DO NOT COME TO THIS PROGRAM IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER OPTIONS! The program puts up a show on the day of the interview and does not have resources to back it up. The program leadership is corrupt. Residents have shown up drunk for work. There was a shooting outside the resident clinic a couple of months ago. This is Springfield guys- the Biggest Ghetto in New England. I am ashamed to call these people my colleagues. The program has run out of money, their GME budget is gone and residents are being fired or forced to resign by the leadership. Do Not trust Mike Rosenblum and Mike Picchioni, you will get harassed if you match here.
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Wow! This comment is shockingly melodramatic and full of inaccuracies and exaggerations. You're probably being "harassed" by the leadership because you're not meeting expectations. On the rare occasion that a resident's contract has not been renewed, it was because he/she was unable to meet milestones despite intervention. I have never had any issues with the program or the leadership at Baystate. I've had a wonderful experience there. Maybe you need to reflect on your own personal struggles. Also, the program's budget is not "gone." They had a primary care grant that covered extra residents, which expired. All that means is that the program can except less residents in the future. Admittedly, Springfield is a rough area. There was not a shooting outside of the clinic. It was several blocks away, but everyone got a page to let us know to be careful. However, I find it rewarding to care for the disadvantaged and enjoy working in this area. That's one of the reasons I chose Baystate. Finally, residents do not show up drunk to work--no one would condone that kind of behavior. I'm sorry Baystate has not been a good fit for you, but I think there are many more of us who are happy with our program. I would recommend seeking assistance from EAP and consider not staying on the extra year you volunteered for.