Northwestern vs Brigham ObGyn??? Thoughts?

[MDLove]

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I get the impression that these two programs have similar strengths. I'm interested to hear other people's impressions or insider thoughts. Anyone have any thoughts on surgical skill, competition with fellows, the happiness factor, etc, etc?

 

[flamingo]

Resurrecting this b/c I have the same question. Any thoughts?

 

[happyob]

Northwestern.. but I'm biased🙂

 

[lulubean]

i did hear that northwestern lost an intern this year. any idea why happyob?

 

[DeaconMD04]

lulubean and flamingo, I sent you PMs. Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

[happyob]

Sorry hadn't seen ur post. Hope ur questions were answered....
It was for very personal reasons but let me know if you have questions about the program 🙂

 

[berger911]

thoughts?

 

[HumbleMD]

Northwestern's research isn't as strong if that's what you're looking for. Brigham is the highest in reputation. I think both cities are similar in coldness, and coolness.

 

[berger911]

not concerned about either program's curriculum (although brigham has more off-service rotations). numbers are very similar and you have enough resources are either institution to publish and be a very competitive fellowship applicant. northwestern has an awesome intern boot camp and seems to prepare their interns well. residents really seemed to care about the interns. i did not sense that at brigham. orientation week isn't very helpful and the interns are exposed to high volume from day #1, with almost zero "hand holding". although, they all seemed very happy and did not believe they were overwhelmed or overworked. did anyone else get a similar vibe? i want autonomy as an intern but it would be nice to have some lectures and simulation during orientation. maybe i am just overlooking my obstetrical expertise; guess 12 days of L&D as a third year should suffice 😳