SUNY Downstate

[skijumpbump]

Can anyone who is a general surgery resident or a MS who has rotated through there PM me? I have some quick questions before I finalize my rank list. I have read things online however most of those are at least 5 years old and was hoping to get a more up to date point of view.

Thanks in advance.

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[Buzz Me]

Were you referring to Scutwork?

 

[skijumpbump]

Yes, from 2004 and 2006.

 

[Winged Scapula]

I don't think we have any surgery residents from SUNY here but will move this for you to the ERAS forum where it is supposed to be.

 

[LovelyBRass]

idk much about their surgery program, but this definitely doesn't bode well: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/18/nyregion/audit-finds-suny-downstate-in-dire-fiscal-straits.html

 

[IMGAUCMD2013]

idk much about their surgery program, but this definitely doesn't bode well: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/18/nyregion/audit-finds-suny-downstate-in-dire-fiscal-straits.html

Wow, this is my top choice for residency. Maybe I should reconsider my rank list! Good article.

 

[Anonymous M4]

http://m.bizjournals.com/newyork/news/2013/02/08/suny-downstate-recommend-downsizing-lic.html

Does anyone have any thoughts on how this will affect residency programs?

 

[Anonymous M4]

http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093013/12s72.pdf

due diligence

 

[emboli]

I think this is good news for the Downstate residency program. It'll help prolong its viability for the time being. If some of the LICH residents are taken on as Downstate residents, maybe it'll cut down on the workload for the people? More staff to divide up the work

 

[jymk83]

Downstate is pulling the plug on LICH.

 

[Anonymous M4]

from my reading it sounds like there is at least a plan to work on the financial issues, starting with closing LICH, so for me that means within the next 4 years they will probably still have a residency program in my field, which is really all I'm concerned about at this point. an ACGME certified program I can graduate from and get a job...

 

[redy]

from my reading it sounds like there is at least a plan to work on the financial issues, starting with closing LICH, so for me that means within the next 4 years they will probably still have a residency program in my field, which is really all I'm concerned about at this point. an ACGME certified program I can graduate from and get a job...

Downstate is not going to go anywhere. They are running huge losses. Thrice as much as LICH. They are going to sell LICH real estate, make 500-600 million $ which will last them 4-5 years based on their current losses. At that point State will go back to bailing them out.