Michigan MS4 Externship

[flyingdutchman]

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I'm just wondering if anyone has any information or advice about doing a 4-week externship at Michigan the beginning of 4th year. Has anyone completed one in the past that can speak to this? Was it helpful and/or a good experience? I've had some contact with the department before med school and this program is definitely at the top of my list. I'm considering doing externships at some other places (Duke, Wake, Vandy, Iowa) as well, just weighing my options right now.

I know a lot of people on this forum ranked Michigan highly the last couple years so I'd appreciate any input! Thanks.

 

[Ender]

Not sure about the "externship." Same as away rotation? We do get some medical students rotating through from other medical schools. The only thing I can say is that the hours are good, the people are friendly, and the atmosphere is pretty lade back. You will have a good time here if you come.

What I can tell you more about is the residency. I am at the end of my CA2 year. Honestly, I love it here. My fellow residents are awesome, the attendings are awesome, most of the surgeons are awesome 😉. The longer I spend here the happier I am about my choice the train here. We get great variety of cases and a lot of pathology. I cannot remember how long it has been since I have done an ASA1 case (outpatient surgicenter rotation?). Usually those cases, if they come to the main hospital, are done by the CRNAs. Most patients have something that keeps you thinking during the case. You want this. It is good for your education, and makes the day go faster.

The hours for residents are pretty cush. Sure you will have some long days of even long weeks, but for the most part, no one can complain. My average weekly hours are 50-60 and this is supposed to be the most hour intensive year next to internship.

In short, you get a great education at a top program without being overworked or abused. There are some amazing docs here that have literally written the books on the specialties, and expert clinicians who are some of the most talented and capable clinicians and teachers I am sure I will ever have the privilege to work with.

Ender

 

[jackson5]

I'm just wondering if anyone has any information or advice about doing a 4-week externship at Michigan the beginning of 4th year. Has anyone completed one in the past that can speak to this? Was it helpful and/or a good experience? I've had some contact with the department before med school and this program is definitely at the top of my list. I'm considering doing externships at some other places (Duke, Wake, Vandy, Iowa) as well, just weighing my options right now.

I know a lot of people on this forum ranked Michigan highly the last couple years so I'd appreciate any input! Thanks.

I did a month of Peds Anesthesia at Michigan. The residents were great to work with and I certainly saw some cool cases. I think the peds experience is a bit less organized for med students than general anesthesia at UH, however, I tried to find rooms with attendings I liked and who seemed to enjoy teaching and just floated among those. I got there at 6:30 am for lecture and left by 4 pm (M-F). It was very relaxed and I felt like I got a good idea of whether I would fit in.

I interviewed with one of the peds attendings which made me feel really comfortable and I could easily answer the question, "Why Michigan?". Ultimately, I ranked Michigan #1 and matched there. 😀

Feel free to PM with additional questions.