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Hi all,
MS4 looking at prelim intern programs prior to starting an Interventional Radiology residency. Technically, I can do a Transition year, prelim med, or prelim surgery program. It's my understanding that intern year generally sucks no matter what you do (hours, scut work, etc.). Of course, TY are less sucky in general.
I am more procedure-oriented (I feel energized after scrubbing in and actively participating in a procedure) and am toying with the idea of doing a surgery year. Specific surgery programs get their interns in the OR a lot relative to hierarchal academic programs which make interns just run the floor 100% of the time.
Did anyone on here actually enjoy their surgery prelim year? If so, which programs stand out with a lot of procedure time and less malignant atmosphere?
I spent several minutes searching the archives for this topic, but to no avail.
Thanks for your input!
MS4 looking at prelim intern programs prior to starting an Interventional Radiology residency. Technically, I can do a Transition year, prelim med, or prelim surgery program. It's my understanding that intern year generally sucks no matter what you do (hours, scut work, etc.). Of course, TY are less sucky in general.
I am more procedure-oriented (I feel energized after scrubbing in and actively participating in a procedure) and am toying with the idea of doing a surgery year. Specific surgery programs get their interns in the OR a lot relative to hierarchal academic programs which make interns just run the floor 100% of the time.
Did anyone on here actually enjoy their surgery prelim year? If so, which programs stand out with a lot of procedure time and less malignant atmosphere?
I spent several minutes searching the archives for this topic, but to no avail.
Thanks for your input!