Thinking of EM ...

[Complications]

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Hey everyone,
I've been fixated on surgery for a while but as I prepare to apply for residency I'm really beginning to consider EM. I have no idea what programs to look at. I'd like to stay in the Southeast if possible ... but would venture North if I had to (though probably no west).

Thoughts? From the bit that I've seen Vandy seems like a great program. Any others you would suggest?

Thanks.

 

[monkeyarms]

i'm a soon to be 4th yr who has been exploring em in the southeast...off the top these are some programs i have heard mentioned as good ones by various advisors/gossipers (no order):

carolinas med ctr, unc, wake forest, eastern va, virginia commonwealth, emory, orlando, uf-jax, usf, u maryland, hopkins, george wash, vanderbilt, louisville, cincinatti, lsu shreveport

of course there are some good ones left out, and each has it's own strengths/weaknesses (in the spirit of sdn: all programs are great!)
check scutwork.com, saem residency listings, and emramatch.com for further specifics

 

[keeping-it-real]

Hey everyone,
I've been fixated on surgery for a while but as I prepare to apply for residency I'm really beginning to consider EM. I have no idea what programs to look at. I'd like to stay in the Southeast if possible ... but would venture North if I had to (though probably no west).

Thoughts? From the bit that I've seen Vandy seems like a great program. Any others you would suggest?

Thanks.

http://www.saem.org/rescat/contents.htm has a listing of EM residencies.

 

[wook]

of course there are some good ones left out, and each has it's own strengths/weaknesses (in the spirit of sdn: all programs are great!)
check scutwork.com, saem residency listings, and emramatch.com for further specifics

The RRC has done a GREAT job of making all the EM programs very good. Each has something unique to offer. Look at location and these unique characteristics.

I would also add the rest of the programs in the southeast which were not mentioned in the previous posts as programs to check out (e.g. Duke, Pitt County, MCG (Medical College of Georgia), UVA, etc. -- in no particular order).


Wook

 

[streetdoc]

The RRC has done a GREAT job of making all the EM programs very good. Each has something unique to offer. Look at location and these unique characteristics.

I would also add the rest of the programs in the southeast which were not mentioned in the previous posts as programs to check out (e.g. Duke, Pitt County, MCG (Medical College of Georgia), UVA, etc. -- in no particular order).


Wook

There is also Palmetto (univ of SC) in columbia, SC and the NEW PROGRAM at Medical univ of SC in Chaleston, SC

 

[Complications]

Thanks for the replies. I looked at Duke's site ... they look new and they have quite a bit of FMGs as well. Is it a solid program?

I have a strong preference to stay at an acedemic medical center ... because I'm pretty sure that's where my career is heading.

so ... Vandy, Duke, UNC, Emory ...

 

[Apollyon]

Thanks for the replies. I looked at Duke's site ... they look new and they have quite a bit of FMGs as well. Is it a solid program?

No FMGs or DOs in the intern class coming in. I can't say anymore than that.

 

[BKN]

No FMGs or DOs in the intern class coming in. I can't say anymore than that.

You could have flamed. Good restraint.

Thanks for the replies. I looked at Duke's site ... they look new and they have quite a bit of FMGs as well. Is it a solid program?

I have a strong preference to stay at an acedemic medical center ... because I'm pretty sure that's where my career is heading.

so ... Vandy, Duke, UNC, Emory ...

Comp. Number of FMGs does not = poor program.

Also, in EM at least, Ivy league does not necessarily = superior program.

That is a very nice list however.

BKN,
Ivy league residency grad
Cow college PD

 

[Complications]

You could have flamed. Good restraint.




Comp. Number of FMGs does not = poor program.

Also, in EM at least, Ivy league does not necessarily = superior program.

That is a very nice list however.

BKN,
Ivy league residency grad
Cow college PD

So what about the Harvard Programs then ... BID and the Brigham? Thoughts on that?

What's a Cow college? Gotta ask ...

 

[BKN]

So what about the Harvard Programs then ... BID and the Brigham? Thoughts on that?

What's a Cow college? Gotta ask ...

Cow College = Land Grant University from latter half of 19th century. Traditionally considered poor by snotty Ivy types. Usually has agricultural, mechanical or technical in the name. I've been both kinds of places and they've all got their strengths and weaknesses. Check out Texas A&M"s place on research dollars (overall, not medicne only).

I think what everybody has been trying to tell you, is that you'll get good training anywhere. And you're future employability has far more to do with you than the name of the hospital at which you train.

p.s. I was not putting down the Ivys, I'm just saying the correlation between name and quality that you see with IM and Surgery doesn't really exist in EM, IMneverHO. I don't know the people at BID. I spent some time visiting MGH/Brigham. Very impressive residents, good faculty.

 

[neutropenic]

Ivy league residency grad

Neither here nor there but Hopkins do not play football with HYPPDCCB.

 

[EctopicFetus]

Neither here nor there but Hopkins do not play football with HYPPDCCB.

True.. as a Penn alum we had a 54 game D-1AA winning streak.. Hopkins is D3.. much different..

 

[Hercules]

Thanks for the replies. I looked at Duke's site ... they look new and they have quite a bit of FMGs as well. Is it a solid program?

I have a strong preference to stay at an acedemic medical center ... because I'm pretty sure that's where my career is heading.

so ... Vandy, Duke, UNC, Emory ...

Disclaimer: What follows is a shameless plug for my program. 😀

If you're looking for an EM program in the southeast in a strong academic medical center, UAB is definitely worth a look. 1-4 program with some of the best physical facilities in the South situated in a med school that's consistently in the top 25 (not a huge deal, but it's nice to have strong departments for good off-service rotations). Great patient mix, young faculty, fun residents. Birmingham is a good mid-sized city with a lot more to offer than many people realize as well.

 

[Mary Jane Watson]

You also have to think about the fact that just because something is an "academic medical center," the programs are not similar. For example, UAB and Emory are both academic medical centers; however UAB is a completely different feel than Emory. Emory is more of a county program (due to Grady), very busy. UAB is more like an academic center, beautiful facilities and not as busy (although volume is increasing). Vandy and UAB are much more similar; LSU/Charity and Emory are more similar. So, you need to consider the TYPE of program you want, because all academic programs are not the same. Also, I really thought during the interview process I wanted an academic career; however, now I'm thinking more along the lines of private practice. But, I'm open to any opportunity that comes my way. Your career choices could change, so consider that as well.

MJ