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So, what's the buzz among applicants this year? What are people hearing about different programs?
Originally posted by njdevil
Although several programs complained of getting applicants that haven't even had a physiatry rotation.
Originally posted by SJS519
Okay...here's the low down on where I already interviewed:
1. Emory- I spent a month there rotating, so I may be a little biased. They have a small program (3-4 residents a year). Supposedly, the program underwent changes a few years ago (some faculty left). I heard that they left because of "family issues" (ie. difficult pregnancy, etc). Anyway, the residents get to rotate at various places (some which make it a pain in the $%% to travel...Atlanta's traffic sucks ). Most notebly.... The Shepherd Center. It is both a TBI and SCI model system (note..some programs are one or the other...I know Baylor in Houston is another program that is both). They have some pretty big names in TBI and spinal cord. I know the residents get alot of exposure to muscloskeletal and pain (they have the opportunity to do MANY injections!), if that's your thing. Like I said, I may be biased, because I rotated there, but I think the program is good. Inhouse call. 2 mo of elective time.
5. UAB- small program, has Spain rehab (Model system for SCI). The residents kept emphasizing the fact that they get ALOT of elective time (6 mo). In house call. This is the only program I found that research was optional, instead of required. That was another cool program, but I don't know if Birmingham is a happening city.