Would like to get some opinions on applying to new programs. Is it too big of a risk? How long before a program "gets the kinks worked out"?

Would like to get some opinions on applying to new programs. Is it too big of a risk? How long before a program "gets the kinks worked out"?


If you like the area, and like the program go ahead and apply. So far the newer programs like Tampa have been well-regarded.

Would like to get some opinions on applying to new programs. Is it too big of a risk? How long before a program "gets the kinks worked out"?
I would definately say it "depends on the program," however, with the RRC in EM, things are pretty strict. I am about to graduate from a new program (I was the first class) here at USF. The "kinks" are usually small... mostly schedulign issues and perhaps what your responsibilities are on certain rotations. But as long as your PD has your best interests in mind, things are gong to work out.

I wouldnt' trade my experience here for the world.... being at a new program. Being hte ONLY resident in the ED is a big "cutting your teeth" experience... and I would think my procedure skills are fairly strong, since I was the only intern in the ED, and all the procdures would come to me. All your base are belong to us.

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from what i hear, you should avoid programs that are less than 5-6 years into it. you have to consider the issue of accredidation. i think it takes 3 years to get past provisional status. it would suck to be 2 or 3 years in and have to find a new residency.

just my opinion.

I'm not sure about other programs, but USF is only 3 years into our program and we received FOUR years of FULL accreditation this past February (hooray for KPOK and the gang!). Just do your homework - the PD at Utah explained the process of getting a program off the ground. The RRC-EM makes it VERY difficult. She said their proposal was 400 pages long. I've also noticed that most of the new PDs have a lot of experience in training residents - so that's something else to look at. If you are interested in the area and what they have to offer, don't disregard a program just because it's new. You may miss out on the perfect fit for you and some great people. Interview there and then make your decision.

MJ :luck:

I have heard that new programs sometimes must allow themselves to be sodomized by the other departments as a condition for being allowed to start up. I assume this refers to the insatiable hunger of medicine and surgery programs for cheap intern labor and it is only the more mature programs that can refuse to allow their residents to be abused in this manner.

Just what I heard. Don't flame me.

from what i hear, you should avoid programs that are less than 5-6 years into it. you have to consider the issue of accredidation. i think it takes 3 years to get past provisional status. it would suck to be 2 or 3 years in and have to find a new residency.

just my opinion.

No EM program in the past 10 years has not made it through their provisional accreditation. From whom did you hear anything? Who told you to avoid programs that are less than 5-6 years into it? Name names - I'm telling you that they are wrong.

what do you think the new programs will be looking for in a potential resident?
if they are trying to build a reputation, would they be extremely interested in credentials or in well-rounded hard working residents?
Just looking for opinions. also, anyone know anything about nevada?