hi, 274, I am a foreign medical graduate, and now working on my rank list. I have read several your treads and think you might be helpful to me to give your thoughts about my list even though most of my programs are out of your list. here is my list: Loyola, LIJMC, U New Mexico, U Vermont, Loma Linda, Suny-Upstate, Med C of Ohio. Thank you in advance.
274, please help my list
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Good evening, mhe.
Congratulations on joining one of my favorite past-times of all time - neurology! Honestly, I do not know very much about the programs that you list; I hope that others from this forum can also help you. As mentioned by myself and others: one person's list is simply their opinion, and it can radically very from person to person - and still be 'true' in all cases (depending on the context and individuals). Here is what I know of your list:
Loyola - Brazis was a graduate of Loyola, and - apparently - "Localization" co-author Biller is joining their staff. The program is located at a rather up-to-date medical center about 10 miles west of Chicago.
LIJMC - Is a program for clinically-minded in the New York area. From what I have heard, it is a relatively easy-going program and is a decent program for one interested in staying in the general NYC-area.
Loma Linda - It's a Seventh Day Adventist school located about 1-2 hours east of LA. I have heard from a friend at UCLA that they have had trouble keeping their program full; I am not sure what this truly means.
SUNY-Upstate - Whether you are refering to Buffalo or Syracuse, I am not very knowledgible on these programs. However, I have met one resident at Syracuse who seemed non-plus on his experience there. I had also met a resident from Buffalo at a conference, and he seemed to be happy with his program - located right near Niagara Falls, right?
New Mexico, U Vermont, Med C of Ohio - I do not have information on these programs.
If you keep in mind that I have an East Coast-bent, I would probably rank your list as follows: LIJ, Loyola, SUNY-Buffalo/Syracuse, Loma Linda, New Mexico, Vermont, Medical College of Ohio.
However, please keep in mind that I am not an expert on these programs, and you probably know these programs better than me. If anything, try to think of (1) which location you prefer, (2) how much you enjoyed your interviews, (3) your impression of the program directors and chairmen and whether or not there is stability at the top, (4) strength of fellowships/jobs that graduates enter, and (5) happiness of the residents that you met on interview day. Best of luck, and let us know how things turn out.
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Congratulations on joining one of my favorite past-times of all time - neurology! Honestly, I do not know very much about the programs that you list; I hope that others from this forum can also help you. As mentioned by myself and others: one person's list is simply their opinion, and it can radically very from person to person - and still be 'true' in all cases (depending on the context and individuals). Here is what I know of your list:
Loyola - Brazis was a graduate of Loyola, and - apparently - "Localization" co-author Biller is joining their staff. The program is located at a rather up-to-date medical center about 10 miles west of Chicago.
LIJMC - Is a program for clinically-minded in the New York area. From what I have heard, it is a relatively easy-going program and is a decent program for one interested in staying in the general NYC-area.
Loma Linda - It's a Seventh Day Adventist school located about 1-2 hours east of LA. I have heard from a friend at UCLA that they have had trouble keeping their program full; I am not sure what this truly means.
SUNY-Upstate - Whether you are refering to Buffalo or Syracuse, I am not very knowledgible on these programs. However, I have met one resident at Syracuse who seemed non-plus on his experience there. I had also met a resident from Buffalo at a conference, and he seemed to be happy with his program - located right near Niagara Falls, right?
New Mexico, U Vermont, Med C of Ohio - I do not have information on these programs.
If you keep in mind that I have an East Coast-bent, I would probably rank your list as follows: LIJ, Loyola, SUNY-Buffalo/Syracuse, Loma Linda, New Mexico, Vermont, Medical College of Ohio.
However, please keep in mind that I am not an expert on these programs, and you probably know these programs better than me. If anything, try to think of (1) which location you prefer, (2) how much you enjoyed your interviews, (3) your impression of the program directors and chairmen and whether or not there is stability at the top, (4) strength of fellowships/jobs that graduates enter, and (5) happiness of the residents that you met on interview day. Best of luck, and let us know how things turn out.
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play274 said:
Biller not only "joined the staff" a year ago, he is chairman there, has recruited some powerful names from Indiana, and is certainly changing the program for, in my opinion, the better! Biller's name is one of the biggest in stroke and just generally speaking in neurology. He was former president of the ANA from 99-01.
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jacksonianmarch said:
Thanks for the update, jacksonianmarch. I have found this board to be excellent in that there is so much good information available from what appears to be very strong sources (ha - everyone pat yourselves on the back!); I've learned a ton from reading this board over the past week.
I remember that Biller was 'the man' who had placed Indiana on the map for a period of time; it's a shame (for their program) that he left. In evaluating Loyola, I wonder how supportive Biller is with his residents; if he does 'make the extra call' for his graduates, I would assume that as a very valid strength for their program. Hopefully, he will make deep roots at their program (as Gorelick has at UIC).
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play274 said:
Biller moved to Indiana because his wife passed away about 2 years ago,
and he had made a lifelong promise to her before they moved to Indiana that ultimately they would return to Chicago (move to IU was a career move). To honor his wife's memory and because she is buried in Chicago, he moved to Loyola.
Biller is the man.
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Dr Biller definately has turned the program around. he is very very supportive of the residents, and a fellow there (who had served under the last 2 chairs as a resident) vouched for the fact that the working conditions for the residents have dramatically improved. biller has also managed to pull in Dr Asconape' from indiana and is actively looking for a sleep and an ms guy. the program still isnt close to the other chicago programs, but in my opinion is the fastest progressing chicago neurology department.
I have infact ranked the place very high.
I have infact ranked the place very high.
I agree that Dr. Biller is trying hard to improve the program, and I could feel his enthusiasm about residency training plan when I interviewed at Loyola. I got the feeling that he is the man who will do whatever he has promised. A neurologist who graduated from Indiana U also said he was very nice to residents.
