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[MSFneurologyhopeful]

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Hello all! I have been going back and forth between my top 4 programs for a solid month, and I still cannot decide. I would appreciate any help you can offer!

RUSH, Thomas Jefferson, UC Davis, UCLA

FYI, I am interested in Neuro-Onc, Neuro-ID, and Movement most of all, although this could change. I would be willing to do an away rotation if my program is weak in one of these area(s). I am more interested in good clinical training than research, and having approachable faculty is a big priority!

 

[Hank Rearden]

Based purely on overall reputation would rank UCLA > Rush > UCD > TJ. Not sure if Goetz is still at Rush, but if he is they are probably the best for movement. To my knowledge, none of those places are big neuro-onc centers. Neuro-ID is a bit of a wild card, but I would guess UCLA is best for that.

 

[MSFneurologyhopeful]

Based purely on overall reputation would rank UCLA > Rush > UCD > TJ. Not sure if Goetz is still at Rush, but if he is they are probably the best for movement. To my knowledge, none of those places are big neuro-onc centers. Neuro-ID is a bit of a wild card, but I would guess UCLA is best for that.

I have heard that UCLA used to really destroy their residents and had a bad burnout rate. Any idea if that is still true?

 

[Hank Rearden]

Generally speaking, the more patients you see, the better neurologist you will become. The days of yelling, screaming attendings are mostly over. I've never been to UCLA, but have met a few who trained there and they are top notch. Perhaps I'm in the minority here, but I'm glad I had to work very hard during my residency because now I feel very well trained.

 

[OurFord]

I did a stroke sub-I at UCLA and I was really impressed by the residents. The attendings I worked with seemed very real and down to earth. The stroke service could get pretty busy but not unmanageable. The general neuro/consult service seemed a lot busier than we were. The conferences were well attended and substantive. Cafeteria food was great and the people were generally very nice.
I don't know anything about the other 3 programs. Good luck with your decision!