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GynGirl
I couldn't seem to post on the other running rank list thead:
Here's my list:
1. Lenox Hill (NYC) - Yes, a surprising choice. And it was a VERY difficult choice to come to. But I have known 3 grads of the program (one of which is now an attending) and they have nothing but great things to say about the program. Great surgical experience with a wide variety of attendings. I do not plan on practicing Ob, so this was a great option for me. Although there are a lot of private patients, there is still a lot of hands on and decision making by the residents. Residents are great and very happy. I've seen rumors on this board about a lack of ancillary services, but I've heard nothing to support this. I simply think that this is the program and city in which I will be the happiest.
2. Columbia (NYC) - I had a great interview and really like the program. But I have heard awful things from a past resident about malignancy. Although things may have changed in the past few years, I continue to hear rumblings of unhappiness from people connected with the program.
3. St. Lukes - Roosevelt (NYC) - Great program and exposure to cases with their 2 hospital system. But I was told repeatedly that they are only 80 hours on paper and work much more than that. Second and third years get 3 weekends off per year. Despite this workload, the residents seem very happy.
4. MUSC -I spent a month rotating here and really loved it. The residents are very happy and get along great. But I had trouble acclimating to the south. I was called a "Yankee communist" in the OR and it took me a while to figure out what the "War of Northern Agression" was.
5. Duke - A wonderful program, but I still have concerns about living in the South. As a single woman, this is not a place I want to live for 4 years. One of the single female residents recently transferred because of malignancy and lack of a social life.
6. UMass - Loved the program, residents, and staff. Didn't love Worchester.
7. UMaryland - Didn't get the best feeling during interview day.
8. Emory - Please, don't let me match here!! Residents seemed miserable.
Looking back, I wish I had applied to more programs. I wasn't sure what I was looking for when I first applied. But in the end it all came down to location. After working 80 hours, a want a place where I have a lot of options for fun on my day off. Being single, I look forward to being in NYC where dining or seeing a movie alone is not frowned upon.
Best of luck to everyone!!
Here's my list:
1. Lenox Hill (NYC) - Yes, a surprising choice. And it was a VERY difficult choice to come to. But I have known 3 grads of the program (one of which is now an attending) and they have nothing but great things to say about the program. Great surgical experience with a wide variety of attendings. I do not plan on practicing Ob, so this was a great option for me. Although there are a lot of private patients, there is still a lot of hands on and decision making by the residents. Residents are great and very happy. I've seen rumors on this board about a lack of ancillary services, but I've heard nothing to support this. I simply think that this is the program and city in which I will be the happiest.
2. Columbia (NYC) - I had a great interview and really like the program. But I have heard awful things from a past resident about malignancy. Although things may have changed in the past few years, I continue to hear rumblings of unhappiness from people connected with the program.
3. St. Lukes - Roosevelt (NYC) - Great program and exposure to cases with their 2 hospital system. But I was told repeatedly that they are only 80 hours on paper and work much more than that. Second and third years get 3 weekends off per year. Despite this workload, the residents seem very happy.
4. MUSC -I spent a month rotating here and really loved it. The residents are very happy and get along great. But I had trouble acclimating to the south. I was called a "Yankee communist" in the OR and it took me a while to figure out what the "War of Northern Agression" was.
5. Duke - A wonderful program, but I still have concerns about living in the South. As a single woman, this is not a place I want to live for 4 years. One of the single female residents recently transferred because of malignancy and lack of a social life.
6. UMass - Loved the program, residents, and staff. Didn't love Worchester.
7. UMaryland - Didn't get the best feeling during interview day.
8. Emory - Please, don't let me match here!! Residents seemed miserable.
Looking back, I wish I had applied to more programs. I wasn't sure what I was looking for when I first applied. But in the end it all came down to location. After working 80 hours, a want a place where I have a lot of options for fun on my day off. Being single, I look forward to being in NYC where dining or seeing a movie alone is not frowned upon.
Best of luck to everyone!!
