anesthesia programs in southeast

[aemedl01]

I am just wanting some feedback on what programs in the southeast are the strongest clinical Anes programs. I here Wake, UNC, Duke, and Vandy are great, but are there other programs that are up-and-comers. Please give me positive or negative feedback on any interviews in this region. Thanks for replys.

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[tubemonkey]

I've focused on the southeast on my interview trail, so I'll give you some brief thoughts on each place I've gone..........

Duke--Strong research(but you don't have to do any), great facilities, semi-uptight residents interspersed with some very cool residents, relatively hard working program. If you're thinking fellowship or academics look no further.

UNC--My favorite. About as academically strong as Duke with a more relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Great facilities. Great place to live. Some of the most normal, cordial residents out there. Everyone is smart, but no "stuffed shirts" here.

Vandy--Not quite as strong as the above two, but still a nice place to train. Required research project, not a ton of call, very friendly residents. Facilities not as nice as I thought they'd be, but not bad. New chairman is strong, Nashville is sweet town.

Wake--I don't interview until end of month. Will update.

Virginia--very strong program. Make sure you fit in with the residents here, though. C-ville is very small, and ISOLATED. If your married with kids this would be sweet place for you. Probably as strong as UNC and Duke, just a different crowd of folks.

Any questions????? I'd be glad to elaborate on anything.

 

[kfc]

I'm couples matching, so my list of SE interviews is a bit random.

Vanderbilt - #1 on my list - I felt at home with all of the residents - just a cool group. great schedule - MBA program easily done during residency or res. + 6months or so (while doing locum work!!). Overall, a really relaxed place for a superb academic center. Minimal amount of BIG HEADS!

Wake - Maybe great - reputation is very good - as for the program???? I don't really know. I wasn't even interviewed. And when I was, it was with another applicant. Winston-Salem is incredibly affordable, but a bit too country for me.

UF - Excellent program - a bit big (20/year) - if I felt like I fit in with the residents, I'd go there...but no

MUSC - New chairman - solid - bringing in some big shots. Dr Reeves (Duke's old chair) is dean of medicine, so the dept. is a priority. Could be an exceptional program in years to come

Mississippi - a HUGE hidden gem. They are in between chairmen, but the interim is very strong - he's director of perioperative svcs. for the state. New adult hospital on the way and many other projects coming. I felt very at home here (and I'm not from the south). Their caseload is probably the most impressive of any program I've been to. Residents have a large amount of autonomy. If they get a couple of good resident classes in, watch out!!

Hope this is useful....I'd give more facts, but they can be found on the program's websites.

Hey dave - where is Penn State coming in on your list?? Remember the guy from Ireland - me - at that interview. They are gonna come in 2 for us as a couple - I think. Our list has been pretty dynamic lately. The couples match is very trying. For example, my #2 is my wife's #8. I had to compromise.

Good Luck everyone!!!

Oh yeah - this is my first post!!!!

Kevin