I really love my program. Very good AP as well as CP program. Usually nice call, normally good work hours and great residents. Mostly great staff (i think every program has one or two folks they could do without). We have some very prestigious staff members, esp in cytology, that have lots of contacts for jobs.
My worst hours are during surg path where I will work from 10 to 13 hours a day and a half day every 3rd Sat.
I think most of the other residents are happy as well. I don't know of anyone that has any major issues.
We have brand new facilities for surg path and the blood bank. And, new equipment in the autopsy suite. (we don't do many autopsies really which is fine by me)
Hope this help and looking forward to meeting all who come to see us. Applying early doesn't really make any difference. If you apply early and you really want to match at that place just stay in touch with the chiefs and residency director.
rob
P.S. If you go on an interview where they don't let you spend time with the residents run don't walk towards the nearest exit

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