Sure no problem. Good question. Our case load is actually quite good, much more than you might expect, and is one of the strongest aspects of the program. The prize is in the pathology that you will deal with. You will do Whipples, you will work on the esophagus, you will do lobectomies, and you will have the opportunity to do a good amount of advanced laparoscopy. We have two pediatric surgeons on staff that more than adequately covers pediatric requirements. In short, you will be an operating machine. Our operative experience ties in well with our outside rotations, as our residents see that we are a someone better in the OR than others when we rotate out. Currently we do Transplant at NYU medical center, Trauma at Kings County, and Burn at Cornell. So you really get the best of what NYC has to offer in surgical training where we fall short at Lenox. Lenox may not be a great choice for someone who aspires a career in academia, or wants to tie basic science into their career, however as I alluded to before, the pathology that presents at our hospital, and the sheer numbers of patients we treat allows for more than adequate opportunity for clinically related research. Further, if you have ANY interest in Vascular as a fellowship option, you really should just stop looking and attempt a match with us. Our chiefs this year BOTH matched to Surg Onc at National Cancer Centers in California of all places (notoriously tough fellowships). I would say the weakness of our program is in the organized teaching, you will need to do much self directed learning, for some people, this is a plus, for others it may not be right for them. I really hope this helps, and I hope you consider the program if you are interested in a very well rounded residency. Take care, and good luck in the match.
