John Peter Smith

[AFSmiley]

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So I did a search on this, didn't uncover what I was looking for.

JPS has quite the reputation of being one of the bad-ACE Cowboy programs here in Texas. I was under the impression it was unopposed but after looking through their website they have a bunch of others (Ob-Gyn, Ortho, Psych, just to name a few)

Have these programs always been there? If not, have they affected the training of FM residents compared to years past?

Info from graduates/residents/students who have been through would be greatly appreciated.

~Smiley.

 

[lowbudget]

They're unopposed in medicine. All those other programs you've listed have been there forever. And surgical residents from other non-JPS programs rotate through JPS. JPS FM residents rotate at Children's in Dallas (UT SW) and Cook (private children's hospital). JPS also has fellows.

JPS has a great program. I don't think any of those other programs interfere with the experience of the FM resident, but you should ask their residents. It's inpatient-heavy, just so you know. Make sure your philosophy fits their philosophy or else it won't work.

 

[AFSmiley]

They're unopposed in medicine. All those other programs you've listed have been there forever. And surgical residents from other non-JPS programs rotate through JPS. JPS FM residents rotate at Children's in Dallas (UT SW) and Cook (private children's hospital). JPS also has fellows.

JPS has a great program. I don't think any of those other programs interfere with the experience of the FM resident, but you should ask their residents. It's inpatient-heavy, just so you know. Make sure your philosophy fits their philosophy or else it won't work.

Roger. Thanks Dr. Budget; will investigate accordingly.

 

[DaveinDallas]

Can't comment on their FM program per se in terms of their didactics or the actual program itself. Did work with some residents during their rotations. Most seemed to know WTF they were doing. Seems to be a 'sink or swim' philosophy.

Great training to be posted to rural-BFE where you 'da man.....Would like to go there but don't like that kind of teaching environment (where my 'teachers' have only been doing this for 9 or so months longer than I and little access to attendings) and really don't like JPS as a hospital.

Others really dig it. YMMV. The residents I worked with were great and when the attendings from that program were around they were good teachers also. But I didn't see them as much due to the sheer size of the program and hospital. Busy place.


Remember, I was a third year doing other rotations at JPS at the time.

 

[AFSmiley]

Can't comment on their FM program per se in terms of their didactics or the actual program itself. Did work with some residents during their rotations. Most seemed to know WTF they were doing. Seems to be a 'sink or swim' philosophy.

Great training to be posted to rural-BFE where you 'da man.....Would like to go there but don't like that kind of teaching environment (where my 'teachers' have only been doing this for 9 or so months longer than I and little access to attendings) and really don't like JPS as a hospital.

Others really dig it. YMMV. The residents I worked with were great and when the attendings from that program were around they were good teachers also. But I didn't see them as much due to the sheer size of the program and hospital. Busy place.


Remember, I was a third year doing other rotations at JPS at the time.

Thanks Dave- 'preciate the info. What'd you end up doing/applying to?

 

[DaveinDallas]

Thanks Dave- 'preciate the info. What'd you end up doing/applying to?

Going into Family. It's what I wanted to do when I went into medical school and where I really 'fit' the best.....

Applied at most all of the community based programs in Texas with
the exceptions of El Paso, Houston and Amarillo. Trying to find a good
place for the family while I'm doing my thing. They've been taking it
on the chin during my trek through medical school so I'm a little shy
about asking them to move to certain Texas cities. Nothing wrong
with the cities or programs themselves, just not a good fit for us.

IMHO - Check out Conroe, Tyler, Waco and Temple. All good programs
with the same training as you can get at JPS and seem like good places
to work. Plus a bit smaller so more one-on-one time.....

 

[AFSmiley]

I would say the memorial southwest program is worth a look. The program is top notch according to everyone I talk to, and I guarantee you can find a nice area to live in for your family.


Doc Budget will back me up on this one.