PM&R Programs Closing Down
Started by latinman
While the number of programs has reduced very slightly over the years (and the attrition rate doesnt seem to be any different from any other specialty or subspecialty), the number of PM&R residency positions available and filled (both PGY1 categorical and PGY2 advanced) has increased steadily since 2002-2003. So we are training more physiatrists.
http://www.physiatry.org/Education_Resident_Demographics.cfm
http://www.physiatry.org/Education_Resident_Demographics.cfm
That would help long term to eliminate the competition...
The brand name of an institution can only take u so far. Of course coming from a "prestigious" institution generally speaking increases the likelihood of you being a competent doctor. However, I can guarantee that you will get surprised on multiple occasions through out your career.
People from "well known" institutions will miss things that will be picked up by someone who went to "Wachupita University." This is not always the trend, but the point I am trying to make is that if you work hard and put the long hours into the system, you will become a good product without regards to the name of the institution.
I worked like an animal during my first 2 years of training which might explain partially why I did so good in my intraining tests. I don't consider my institution being prestigious at all, but I played hard and got rock solid #'s to prove my knowledge base.
People from "well known" institutions will miss things that will be picked up by someone who went to "Wachupita University." This is not always the trend, but the point I am trying to make is that if you work hard and put the long hours into the system, you will become a good product without regards to the name of the institution.
I worked like an animal during my first 2 years of training which might explain partially why I did so good in my intraining tests. I don't consider my institution being prestigious at all, but I played hard and got rock solid #'s to prove my knowledge base.
You are correct, and some of the best physicians I have encountered are either foreign grads, or trained at mediocre places.
BUT, if you meet someone who finished a PM&R program at RIC, Mayo, U Wash, Baylor Houston, or Kessler there is about a 99% chance that they are well trained. Those programs will not let the bad docs finish.
Sure someone can get lazy later in life. It happens. But when they finished, the had the ability and knowledge to be a good physician.
Certainly true as anyone can miss something at anytime. It's nice to have the reputation of a quality institution behind you though. And one that you can be sure of will be around tomorrow too. It can make a difference.
