Maryland seems like a very well-rounded program, but I really liked the "Hopkins Approach" (at least as it's spelled out in Paul McHugh's book "Perspectives of Psychiatry"). Anyone have any thoughts/experiences/insights to share about these programs?
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Hopkins vs U of M... thoughts?
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I really liked JH in terms of their lecture schedule and the type of exposure to a variety of programs. I absolutely loved the faculty and there are some amazing opportunities. They do require that you do some ICU months during your IM time, which is a problem for some. I really like their take on interviewing and treating the pt as the perspectives go, however it seemed to me a very "white program" to me.
As far as U of M, I didn't apply there but a friend of mine really really liked their program.
As far as U of M, I didn't apply there but a friend of mine really really liked their program.
I really like their take on interviewing and treating the pt as the perspectives go, however it seemed to me a very "white program" to me.
What do you mean by "white program"? That most of the faculty and residents are white? I think I remember having lunch with a chief resident who was a black female (or maybe that was somewhere else). Nonetheless, I can't say that impacts my decision in the least, but I appreciate your feedback.
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Well, I did not interview at University of Maryland, but, I did interview at Hopkins, so I can give my input on that program. Overall, JH is a wonderful program. I have no doubt that you would come out of that program an excellent psychiatrist and physician (which I'm sure was emphasized when you interviewed there). It was, at least for me, a very different philosophy than many of the other programs that I interviewed at. For me, it was not a fit, but I think that it is for many other people. Their perspectives (which for those of you who are not aware, include disease, dimension, life story, and I think 2 others that I can't quite remember right now😳), kind of fit with the DSM-IV, but, I was under the impression while I was there that they focus more on these perspectives for diagnosis and treatment. That being said, it seems very, very effective. The patients (I think) get excellent care and I think the residents are extremely well educated. I like the Chairman's rounds that they have.
There is also a good bit of emphasis placed on tradition at JH, so, if that is your thing, then I think Hopkins would be a great fit. I personally liked the emphasis on Int. Medicine and the ICU experience, but I know that some people are definitely turned off by that. I do know that you will definitely work hard if you choose Hopkins. Each resident I met made sure to tell me that they worked harder than the hardest working residents, so, make from that what you will...
For me, the biggest negative about JH was the city. Baltimore is a little sketchy, and while cheaper to live in than the Northeast, it still is rather expensive (to me!). And personally, I was a little worried about safety while I was there, BUT, just my impression. Anyway, if you have any other questions about my impressions of Hopkins, feel free to message me! Good luck!
There is also a good bit of emphasis placed on tradition at JH, so, if that is your thing, then I think Hopkins would be a great fit. I personally liked the emphasis on Int. Medicine and the ICU experience, but I know that some people are definitely turned off by that. I do know that you will definitely work hard if you choose Hopkins. Each resident I met made sure to tell me that they worked harder than the hardest working residents, so, make from that what you will...
For me, the biggest negative about JH was the city. Baltimore is a little sketchy, and while cheaper to live in than the Northeast, it still is rather expensive (to me!). And personally, I was a little worried about safety while I was there, BUT, just my impression. Anyway, if you have any other questions about my impressions of Hopkins, feel free to message me! Good luck!
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What do you mean by "white program"? That most of the faculty and residents are white? I think I remember having lunch with a chief resident who was a black female (or maybe that was somewhere else). Nonetheless, I can't say that impacts my decision in the least, but I appreciate your feedback.
OMG sorry I was typing fast I meant white "coat" program. I just forgot the coat part. When I was at JH as opposed to other programs, almost all the faculty and residents were always wearing a white coat. Whereas, with other programs they seemed more flexible with not having to always wear the white coat.
OMG sorry I was typing fast I meant white "coat" program. I just forgot the coat part. When I was at JH as opposed to other programs, almost all the faculty and residents were always wearing a white coat. Whereas, with other programs they seemed more flexible with not having to always wear the white coat.
Gotcha. I remember that as well, and I've heard they are a more 'formal' program. Still, I don't see that as much of an issue.
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