George Washington University

Started by Andrew_Doan
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I was very disappointed with their interview process last year (especially when compared to other programs). I interview with 2 different attending physicians for 5 minutes and then with group of PGY-2 residents (also for 5 min). Unfortunately, I am pretty sure two out of the three interviewers glanced at my CV for the first time during the actual interview (right in front of me). I left that morning with a bitter taste in my mouth knowing that I traveled from Hawaii to DC for NADA.
 
i second that. i interviewed there last year as well with the three 5 minute interviews. i definitely left slightly bitter. if they were just going to go with what was on paper, why bother? decent program, 4 residents/yr, nice virtual simulator, avg #s but their interview day definitely influenced my rank.
 
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I will soon be attending Washington University for Opthamology specializing in retinal surgery, any tips or pointers that you guys would care to share? It would be most appreciated, thanks!
 
vin2in said:
I will soon be attending Washington University for Opthamology specializing in retinal surgery, any tips or pointers that you guys would care to share? It would be most appreciated, thanks!
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Are you talking about GEORGE Washington University (which is this forum) or Washington University IN ST LOUIS?

WashU is certainly a premier Ophtho training program (with HEAVY focus on research), but this is GWU (to which I didnt apply but the above people spoke of the interview day...so they can speak more towards GWU's Ophtho than I can)
 
vin2in said:
I will soon be attending Washington University for Opthamology specializing in retinal surgery, any tips or pointers that you guys would care to share? It would be most appreciated, thanks!
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Retina fellow and still misspelling ophtho?
 
vin2in said:
I will soon be attending Washington University for Opthamology specializing in retinal surgery, any tips or pointers that you guys would care to share? It would be most appreciated, thanks!
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Srry mna. Cnt be of mcuh hlep.

Glcuk thuogh.
 
any information on this program? trying to decide between keeping this interview vs wake forest...any pointers would be helpful

and if anyone knows why they are on probation?
 
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My notes from interview:
Pros:
- Great neighborhood in DC, liked the city
- Residents seemed happy
- Gorgeous facilities
- Local VA
- All specialties represented, NEI access

Cons:
- Shares DC with Gtown
- Some attendings seemed a little stiff and formal
- Didn't get a good idea of surgical volume
- Shipped to West Va for VA
 
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