Sorry, it took so long to respond.
As far as how this program ranks compared to others, I think that information is difficult to access. I think we are an up-and-coming program with many internal and external resources. As we are part of Georgetown, and the Medstar system (which is one of the largest healthcare institutions in the nation) as well as affiliated with Children's National Medical Center, Washington Hospital Center, Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Institutes of Health you can just imagine the opportunities that are out there.
With regards to the residents, my class, the PGY-II's get along really well. We help each other out in the hospital and we socialize with each other outside the hospital too. In fact most weekends we go out with each other at least one of the nights. The other classes also seem to get along pretty well. The program seems to foster cohesiveness among each class. The PGY-II is the only inpatient year and working on the wards seems to bring us together.
Along this line, the fact that we have seperate rotations in SCI, TBI, CVA, and MSK strikes me as any advantage compared to those programs with General Rehab rotations. You get an opportunity to concentrate on each aspect of inpatient rehab. As far as outpatient goes, one of the 3 CVA months is spent doing consults at Washington Hospital Center and the final two years are all outpatient. Among the opportunites in outpatient include an elective 6 month research rotation at National Institutes of Health.
Anyway, I dont want to overwhelm you with information. I would say that every program has some strengths and a few weaknesses. Most residents you will met will always be able to find something to complain about. Overall though, the group here seems to be happy with their choice.
If you have any more questions let me know.
Mehul
