Official 2019-2020 Anesthesiology Residency Application Thread

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No worries! The problem is when too many people click the link it expires. Prevents avalanche of trolls but makes it harder for me to distribute. Anyone else who needs it let me know here or PM and I’ll get you one!

Also, we can discuss things here as well for some attending perspective
 
21Rush12 said:
No worries! The problem is when too many people click the link it expires. Prevents avalanche of trolls but makes it harder for me to distribute. Anyone else who needs it let me know here or PM and I’ll get you one!

Also, we can discuss things here as well for some attending perspective
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Can you add me please!
 
Thank you! Does anyone know where good places [besides Discord, SDN, and residency interview days/dinners] are to get more information about programs before we commit? I'm contemplating buying a FREIDA membership, but not sure what value that would add s/p ERAS submission. I would love to learn more in depth details about these programs, but am not sure where to look for anesthesia in specific.
 
Could I get a discord PM? The link you posted previously didn’t work for me. Thanks!
 
21Rush12 said:
No worries! The problem is when too many people click the link it expires. Prevents avalanche of trolls but makes it harder for me to distribute. Anyone else who needs it let me know here or PM and I’ll get you one!

Also, we can discuss things here as well for some attending perspective
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Can I please get the link? Thanks
 
I feel like the discord thing is not working out so well. It's hard to follow questions and the conversations are really fragmented. A chat room built around gaming just doesn't work for a months-long ongoing topic of discussion. You're also losing out big time on the feedback and advice from current residents and attendings who chime in these threads.

It was a nice idea. Probably too late this year, but next year I would recommend you stick with the tried-and-true SDN super thread.
 
They’re not meant to be exclusive of one another, ideally both here and there would be active. Last year’s discord was very successful as was the SDN thread.

There’s a big difference in what you can discuss and share on SDN vs in a private chat area, and there are many more than one narrative going on at any time either here or on the discord. I can’t make people post here, they’re all welcome to do so obviously but it’s not really possible to force it. There’s also a balance of the SDN types and others from all different perspectives that makes the chat different.

Next year I’ll be an intern somewhere not worried about this, so it will be out of my hands. All I’m trying to accomplish is to help all of us work together to make the most of our cycle and support each other.
 
Just throwing out my perspective. Last year I ignored the discord through interview season but actually found it helpful when making rank lists. It was easy to ask specific program questions (like “does anyone remember the call at x”, “did anyone get weird vibes from the PD at y or just me”, or “can anyone tell me what it’s like to live around z”). Jan-Feb the discord was popping, we had several different chat rooms like one for help with rank lists, one for program specific questions, one to share our interview impressions etc. Overall, a fun experience and I met a couple people I later chatted with IRL. Would recommend.

On an unrelated note, thanks for what you are doing 21Rush. It’s a ton of work to just decide to coordinate all this, but every year someone has to step up. You’re doing it unpaid and even more shocking it won’t help your ERAS (part of me hopes you threw “moderated internet spreadsheet for neurotic med students” onto your hobbies, but I doubt it). I have no gifts for you, but I have to think it says good things about your character. I learned who the guy who did it last year is and I like to imagine that he ends up running for ASA pres someday or something ridiculous and I get to give an impromptu speech about that one time he coordinated a discord and google doc, and rally the convention. It’s all I want in my career to be honest.

In short, you’re appreciated and I’m glad you stepped up. Strong work, excellent commitment, low-pass.
 
Even discord has kinda run its course now that most invites are out. Hope everyone got their fair share. If past numbers are any indication I'll be pushing propofol by this time next year, just hope it's not at one of my safeties in the frigid northeast 😱
 
Wondered for a while if there’s an objective way for applicants to compare comprehensive resident feedback from different programs. Closest thing I’ve stumbled on so far is the ACGME survey available to current residents for their own program. While in ADS for logging cases, this is accessible via the “Surveys” tab just right of the red ACGME logo.

It shows, based on feedback submitted by current residents to ACGME, the program’s compliance percentages and mean ratings (plus the national values/mean) for nice subsets of data in the following categories :
- clinical & educational work
- faculty
- evaluation
- educational content
- resources
- patient safety/teamwork
(plus scaled responses to 12 specialty-specific questions; no national comparison for these)

Haven’t seen this data get much attention but it’s hanging out there. Paired with the spreadsheet and discord inputs, seems to provide good perspective.

What if... this were available to applicants?

For the keeper of the spreadsheet or 21Rush12, is there a good way for current residents to send their individual program’s PDF from ACGME/ADS for anonymous posting in the spreadsheet (or wherever is best)? Seems like a slick way to gather clearer perspectives on programs, with a couple limitations acknowledged.

If this data is already publicly available elsewhere, let me know!
 
617b said:
Wondered for a while if there’s an objective way for applicants to compare comprehensive resident feedback from different programs. Closest thing I’ve stumbled on so far is the ACGME survey available to current residents for their own program. While in ADS for logging cases, this is accessible via the “Surveys” tab just right of the red ACGME logo.

It shows, based on feedback submitted by current residents to ACGME, the program’s compliance percentages and mean ratings (plus the national values/mean) for nice subsets of data in the following categories :
- clinical & educational work
- faculty
- evaluation
- educational content
- resources
- patient safety/teamwork
(plus scaled responses to 12 specialty-specific questions; no national comparison for these)

Haven’t seen this data get much attention but it’s hanging out there. Paired with the spreadsheet and discord inputs, seems to provide good perspective.

What if... this were available to applicants?

For the keeper of the spreadsheet or 21Rush12, is there a good way for current residents to send their individual program’s PDF from ACGME/ADS for anonymous posting in the spreadsheet (or wherever is best)? Seems like a slick way to gather clearer perspectives on programs, with a couple limitations acknowledged.

If this data is already publicly available elsewhere, let me know!
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I think emailing the email on the spreadsheet would be the best idea — I’m not sure how else to go about it but that would seem easiest.

Excellent idea by the way!
 
So far are there any non US-IMGs who haven't already completed home residency and who have gotten ivs for anesthesiology so far. I'm in dire need of some important information and I got a few questions if you don't mind.
 
Can any non-US Caribbean grads who are applying this cycle comment on how the interview season has been so far ??
 
For programs that have both categorical and advanced spots, how common is it that they will only place you on advanced list? I realize it is the risk you take but wondering what people’s thoughts are?
 
Reginald56 said:
For programs that have both categorical and advanced spots, how common is it that they will only place you on advanced list? I realize it is the risk you take but wondering what people’s thoughts are?
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lists are usually identical. Student preferences usually make the categorical slots fill faster. No time is dedicated at rank list meetings discussing categorical vs advanced. Animal house is a pretty accurate representation of what meetings are like.
 
Can I please get a discord PM please? Thank you!

As an aside, are people having an easy time making the rank list? How much does the look of the hospital itself (old/new/beaten up) factor into your lists?
 
Dr Tony T. Chopper said:
Can I please get a discord PM please? Thank you!

As an aside, are people having an easy time making the rank list? How much does the look of the hospital itself (old/new/beaten up) factor into your lists?
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I'm having a tough time with it. Wildcard programs keep upsetting my top 3 spots and that's like where 80% of us will wind up matching according to the NRMP. I don't take the bottom 5 of my list as seriously but it's still not easy. The only thing I know for sure is my #1.

I'd say the look of the hospital is a big factor for me. Run down places are just depressing to be in.
 
Can I get a discord pm if it's still around? Links on the googledoc dont work
 
They don’t work because they expire — keeps it from getting flooded with trolls.

Send me a PM if you need the link and I’ll send!
 
Dr Tony T. Chopper said:
Can I please get a discord PM please? Thank you!

As an aside, are people having an easy time making the rank list? How much does the look of the hospital itself (old/new/beaten up) factor into your lists?
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Think hard about ALL the things that truly matter in your training. I would say this should fall pretty low on the list. The hospital that I spend a majority of my time at is pretty average aesthetically and it hasn't ever crossed my mind while I'm actually at work. Now if the place has leaking ceilings everywhere and is literally falling apart, that's a different story...
 
Omppu27 said:
Think hard about ALL the things that truly matter in your training. I would say this should fall pretty low on the list. The hospital that I spend a majority of my time at is pretty average aesthetically and it hasn't ever crossed my mind while I'm actually at work. Now if the place has leaking ceilings everywhere and is literally falling apart, that's a different story...
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Haha i don’t know man. I almost skipped the tour for one of the nyc programs back in the day and it quickly fell even further into my rank list when they took me into the dungeons they spend the majority of their daylight hours in. In retrospect, I’m curious if they even had cell phone service. I’ve worked in ORs without cell phone service or WiFi and it’s brutal not being able to look things up for patient care.
 
SnapperRocks said:
Haha i don’t know man. I almost skipped the tour for one of the nyc programs back in the day and it quickly fell even further into my rank list when they took me into the dungeons they spend the majority of their daylight hours in. In retrospect, I’m curious if they even had cell phone service. I’ve worked in ORs without cell phone service or WiFi and it’s brutal not being able to look things up for patient care.
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Having poor cell service/wifi =/= bad hospital to train at.

Having great beautiful new facilities with good WiFi and cell service =/= good place to train.

I understand if you're already not loving a place and this can just sway you away from it farther. But as far as decision making goes, I think this should be a VERY VERY small factor.
 
Dr Tony T. Chopper said:
Can I please get a discord PM please? Thank you!

As an aside, are people having an easy time making the rank list? How much does the look of the hospital itself (old/new/beaten up) factor into your lists?
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A well-stocked resident lounge + comfortable and quiet call rooms >>>>>> everything else. Everything else will get old pretty quickly


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UnoMas said:
A well-stocked resident lounge + comfortable and quiet call rooms >>>>>> everything else. Everything else will get old pretty quickly


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Privacy to speak freely without attending presence is definitely important for resident lounges too. So many awkward moments from attendings walking into our lounge or trying to hold rounds in the lounge where i did my intern year...
 
realmadrid23 said:
Case Western U had the categorical and Mt. Sinai in Miami had the advanced or R spots
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Wow definitely makes me feel like crap knowing I ranked Case #1 and had a positive response from the PD with regards to my letter of intent. Oh well grateful to match regardless.
 
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Grimes11 said:
Wow definitely make me feel like crap knowing I ranked Case #1 and had a positive response from the PD with regards to my letter of intent. Oh well grateful to match regardless.
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Same boat as you...they weren't 1 but had them high
 
Could I get the link to the discord chat? Is it still active?
Also I matched for CA1 at St Elizabeth in Boston. Did anybody else match there?

Can someone make a list for people to write where there matched and what school?
 
morpheusprime said:
Could I get the link to the discord chat? Is it still active?
Also I matched for CA1 at St Elizabeth in Boston. Did anybody else match there?

Can someone make a list for people to write where there matched and what school?
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I’ll send you a PM, we are here!
 
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