OMFS Program Concerns?

[PATZI]

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Hello all,

I've been a lurker for some time but a lot of the current topics drew me in to make an account to ask this question. I am currently in the application cycle for OMFS and I have read plenty of posts regarding the state of some programs which were once considered strong. Can we discuss different concerns/red flags at programs or programs to be wary of in this application cycle? Let's keep it civil, but I do believe it is important to address some of these concerns prior to interviews as I'm sure all the interviews will paint their respective programs in a positive light. Again, would be nice to keep things civil!

 

[omffer28]

What specifically are you concerned about?

 

[PATZI]

Really just stability and culture at a lot of programs. There are minimal program overviews nowadays and its hard to figure out these aspects when you can only extern at a few places. I have seen more threads regarding program transfer than ever before which has been highly concerning.

 

[LurkingOMFS]

Easy, avoid any program mentioned in that Buffalo thread

 

[omffer28]

Easy, avoid any program mentioned in that Buffalo thread

UF JAX and LSU NOLA are the two big ones

 

[bracketmaker]

I second that

 

[MaxSurg]

UF JAX and LSU NOLA are the two big ones

Indeed the 2 to definitely avoid (UFJax and LSU) apparently the acting Jax PD is a complete idiot with bad intentions. I would also like to note that UAB and OU have gotten a bad reputation but I can assure the readers that this was an issue with residents not the program.

 

[Average OMFS]

Unfortunately all of these programs listed above use **** load of gaslighting or some sort of manipulation. If it was an issue with the residents, there wouldn't be so much instability with these programs and smearing campaigns. I am hoping the training environments of all will improve, but in honesty the realistic chances of them improving are probably near zero, hence why people stay away.

 

[MaxSurg]

UF JAX and LSU NOLA are the two big ones

Agree! Training is too important and life is too short to subject yourself to people who abuse, neglect and honestly couldn't survive in real world OMS. Jut their pathetic academic microcosm!

 

[MaxSurg]

Unfortunately all of these programs listed above use **** load of gaslighting or some sort of manipulation. If it was an issue with the residents, there wouldn't be so much instability with these programs and smearing campaigns. I am hoping the training environments of all will improve, but in honesty the realistic chances of them improving are probably near zero, hence why people stay away.

Unstable attendings = unstable program....Buyer beware.

 

[gigachadomfs]

What's wrong with UF Jax?