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As you probably all know, this forum is really the only place on the web for Radiation Oncology residency applicants. It has a long history going back a decade and has provided tremendous help and information to medical students, residents, and attendings.
Soooooo . . . here's an interesting piece of information.
This website has come to the attention of multiple program directors (just got off the phone with one !). PDs CARE about what you have to say, positive or negative. From communicating with them, the over-arching theme is that all programs want to improve and sometimes it takes an anonymous forum to get truly constructive criticism.
Yes, what you read was correct. When multiple applicants post negative things about a program, the programs take notice and attempt to take corrective measures to improve. Never once did I get a sense of vindictiveness or anger. Most PDs realize that their programs are not perfect but sometimes it takes public attention to create positive change.
So bottom line . . . by posting program reviews here you are improving the educational experience for all residents. Thanks for that and keep it up!
Soooooo . . . here's an interesting piece of information.
This website has come to the attention of multiple program directors (just got off the phone with one !). PDs CARE about what you have to say, positive or negative. From communicating with them, the over-arching theme is that all programs want to improve and sometimes it takes an anonymous forum to get truly constructive criticism.
Yes, what you read was correct. When multiple applicants post negative things about a program, the programs take notice and attempt to take corrective measures to improve. Never once did I get a sense of vindictiveness or anger. Most PDs realize that their programs are not perfect but sometimes it takes public attention to create positive change.
So bottom line . . . by posting program reviews here you are improving the educational experience for all residents. Thanks for that and keep it up!
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