How about Mayo Jacksonville

[yodaf]

Does anyone know anything about Mayo Jacksonville, other than the balmy weather. I really liked the program but am concerned about the extremely small size of the program as well as how well people place for fellowship. I don't think the great weather and accessibility to the ocean should be a major part of my decision making. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

FYI, I comparing Mayo, Jacksonville, to Mayo, Rochester and CCF.

Regards,
Yodaf

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[normansatx]

Hey, I did an away rotation at Mayo Jax. They were still at St. Lukes, but should be transitioning over to the new hospital soon. I liked the program, but didn't end up applying there for a few reasons. This is how I broke it down.
+: Extremely friendly residents and attendings, good nursing staff, pretty interesting cases (large referal center for Florida and Georgia). Fairly "cush" call schedule with interns sometimes leaving by 2:00 on non call days. Some research available
-: Very small program (positive for some, but not me), below average fellowship match (my third year resident went unmatched in GI and conveyed that this is not uncommen), are going to the mayo uniform of suits on wards, small one hospital system.
Overall I really loved Mayo, but don't be fooled. IT ISN'T MAYO ROCHESTER!! Its a way above average community program that happens to have the mayo name attached to it. I know nothing about CCF except its the topic of many a debate on this forum. BTW, Jacksonville is a pretty great town, good weather (hot and humid but good), with fun stuff to do and a fairly young population. Crime can be bad at times, but not Philly or Houston bad. Hope it helped, PM me if you want to know anything elso.

 

[starrdoc]

below average fellowship match

Have you seen the fellowship match list to comment on this?

 

[normansatx]

below average fellowship match

Have you seen the fellowship match list to comment on this?

No I didn't, I didn't end up applying there. This was strictly from one third year resident. It is quite likely he was disgruntled about not matching and made it sound that way. They have plenty of really great internal fellowships that their residents apply to. In no way was I implying that this is a sub-par residency.
Like I said, its a really great program. If it wasn't so small I probably would have applied there myself. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who doesn't mind, or wants, a smaller class size.
BTW, the new PD was just getting in when I left and he seemed really great and attentive to residents. Had a lot of great ideas for the residency. Oh yea, the new hospital is as nice or nicer than the one at Northwestern.