Just finished IV there. I don't think it's a sweat shop like people said. They have a new PD from what's listed on the website. Very friendly, and you can tell she really wants to elevate the program. The call schedule sounds pretty light, and the patients are chronic. So there isn't much to really manage for them. Also, seems like all the residents get along and are happy. Most of them that were at the hospital came down for the lunch, and was enthusiastic.
Only issue is that that there is a lot of commuting between hospitals. A car there is almost necessary so I heard. It requires driving from Queens all the way to Manhattan on some days. Otherwise, they drop their affiliation with Wyckoff and have a new one with Queen's Hospital for IM/Neurology. Pay is really high for residents, compared to other programs.
Tour was vast, it really change my perception of how state run Psychiatric hospitals are. I mean on the outside it looks scary, even with the metal detectors. Otherwise though, inside looks really clean and organized.
I wouldn't shoot it down as a IMG sweatshop. If you got an IV there Dharma, you should at least check it out. It surprised me by a lot. Just make sure you show early, since traffic is a pain for some reason to the hospital.
