Family friendly OMFS programs???

[rlee99p]

I understand all OMFS specialty programs are demanding. But are there ones where it's "easier" on the residents with families? Supposedly, I hear that UCLA and Columbia are really chill programs.

Are there 4-yr programs that are family friendly as well?

Thanks for your thoughts.

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[2thguy82]

Without going into a ton of description....

Stick to the 4-yr programs that aren't at level 1 traumas, and you should have a lighter call. They're typically a little friendlier, but it's all relative. That said, it may not be as strong a training without some of the trauma/pathology, so you have to be ok with that.

Otherwise, apply to some of the programs not affiliated with major medical centers or dental schools. The self-standing programs typically seemed a little lower key if they weren't 6-yrs

 

[armorshell]

I've heard Gundersen Lutheran and Colorado but look into for yourself I really don't know much about these programs, just what I've heard.

 

[PAJain]

Definitely stick to 4 year programs (The ones in Cali, Illinois, NY, NJ, Wisconsin, Colorado are known for being easier when it comes to call, case volume, and complexity of cases) . However, I would avoid these 4 year programs if your looking for a"family friendly" because these are hardcore 4 year programs.

Knoxville
Miami
Emory
Washington Hospital Center
Houston
USC
Carl

 

[2thguy82]

I did a little looking around now that I had nothing to do the night before my residency orientation starts....

Family friendly, from what I gather, check out:

Denver Health
Christiana Care
Medical College of Georgia
St. Josephs
Lincoln Health
Nassau
Rochester (sort of)
Gundersen
Medical College of Wisconsin


I only actually interviewed at two of those, but word of mouth wise, I'd say that list is semi-accurate. Like I said though, any program can still be pretty intense.

 

[rlee99p]

I did a little looking around now that I had nothing to do the night before my residency orientation starts....

Family friendly, from what I gather, check out:

Denver Health
Christiana Care
Medical College of Georgia
St. Josephs
Lincoln Health
Nassau
Rochester (sort of)
Gundersen
Medical College of Wisconsin


I only actually interviewed at two of those, but word of mouth wise, I'd say that list is semi-accurate. Like I said though, any program can still be pretty intense.

Cool thanks for all the info. I'll look into them further..

 

[toofache32]

It sounds like this program is the one you're looking for:

http://uclasod.dent.ucla.edu/Divisions/index.asp?id=36

 

[PAJain]

If you want to call yourself a "surgeon" you actually will have to train as a surgeon. Never heard of a surgical residency that consists of home call and working mostly in clinic. Sounds like perio to me

You might fool the periodontists by calling yourself a "surgeon," until you've run a code by yourself or have done a panfacial case with just you and a dental student/intern assisting well you have a long way to go.

When selecting a program you actually should try to pick a program that will make you the best at what you do. Not allow you to get more sleep as a resident.

 

[CanuckDDS]

i sleep an average of 3.5 hours a night. And I feel great!

Sometimes when my hypoglycemic shakes (like when I don't eat for an entire day) get real bad I find that it actually helps my suturing. I kinda jiggle the suture needle through tissue- advanced technique sort of stuff....

 

[toofache32]

i sleep an average of 3.5 hours a night. And I feel great!

Sometimes when my hypoglycemic shakes (like when I don't eat for an entire day) get real bad I find that it actually helps my suturing. I kinda jiggle the suture needle through tissue- advanced technique sort of stuff....

Interesting.....my shakes are usually withdrawal.