Large vs Small programs

[Amos]

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Anyone have advice on advantages and disadvantages of small and large size programs.

It seems like small programs (<6 per class) might have more call and less schedule flexibility. However, a really big program (12+) maybe leads to less interaction with specific faculty and other issues.

I'm interviewing at both large and small programs so I'm interested in what people think.

 

[exmissionary]

I think it all depends on what you feel you need in a program to accomplish what you want to accomplish. I'm giving a very basic answer but I think it is the core truth.

 

[medsRus]

Many of the larger programs have their residents spread across more than one medical centers, right?

 

[PhakeDoc]

I too am curious about this. I would think it would be difficult to get to know the residents in a 10+ each class. That's like a little less than half of my med school class! I wonder if any statistics have been done examining size, happiness, board pass rate, etc.

 

[soulofmpatel]

I think 4-5 is a nice class size. Just my personal opinion. I rue the thought of being in a medicine prelim class of 50 and getting lost in the crowd.

 

[HarveyCushing]

Anyone have advice on advantages and disadvantages of small and large size programs.

It seems like small programs (<6 per class) might have more call and less schedule flexibility. However, a really big program (12+) maybe leads to less interaction with specific faculty and other issues.

I'm interviewing at both large and small programs so I'm interested in what people think.

This thread might help you out: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=560888

 

[undecided3yr]

With large programs you may get lost in the numbers, but with a small program you have to be willing to deal with extra call/ loss of vacation if someone drops out or gets pregnant.

 

[HarveyCushing]

I am curious, Partners has 15 adult neuro residents while UCSF has 8 adult neuro residents. Does Partners really see that many more patients than UCSF?

 

[rotator22]

I am curious, Partners has 15 adult neuro residents while UCSF has 8 adult neuro residents. Does Partners really see that many more patients than UCSF?

Partners comprises 3 major hospitals

 

[HarveyCushing]

Partners comprises 3 major hospitals

UCSF also uses 3 major hospitals:

Moffit/Long Hospital (UCSF Medical Center)
San Francisco General Hospital
San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (SFVAMC)

So there must be a large difference in patient numbers seen between the two programs?