Third tier Radiology programs

[FLpk1girl86]

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What programs have them more, i've heard it's mostly R.O.A.D.?

 

[MrBurns10]

There is technically no official tier system of radiology programs. Generally-speaking, community programs and less research-heavy university programs tend to be less competitive, but location plays a huge role (a NYC community program may be more competitive than a university program in the midwest). Also, keep in mind "community" or "less research-heavy" doesn't at all equal "bad", though reputation varies.

 

[drizzt3117]

If you post your stats in "what are my chances" people can give you more guidance about where to apply.

What are they? I see a lot of forum posts about the "best" programs... what are some of the easier programs to get into and a good idea for a weak applicant?

Thanks!!

srs

 

[shark2000]

I don't know why you want to list of third tier programs.

But overall, community programs in undesirable location are considered least competitive.

 

[greg1184]

There is technically no official tier system of radiology programs. Generally-speaking, community programs and less research-heavy university programs tend to be less competitive, but location plays a huge role (a NYC community program may be more competitive than a university program in the midwest). Also, keep in mind "community" or "less research-heavy" doesn't at all equal "bad", though reputation varies.

Apply widely and broadly. Mix community and academic programs. This whole process is unpredictable.

 

[ar2388]

programs that I have heard are huge no-no's: Harlem hospital and Bronx lebanon in NYC

 

[studentdoc911]

where do you even find all the info
I've been to auntminnie and can't really find stuff there

 

[ar2388]

this was from talking to attendings about the places i was thinking of applying to

 

[deleted103644]

programs that I have heard are huge no-no's: Harlem hospital and Bronx lebanon in NYC

Bronx Lebanon no longer exists.

Harlem could be decent, so I don't know why it isn't - mainly administrative issues I'd imagine. Good location if you want to live in NYC though (somewhat bad neighborhood, but right on the 2/3).

 

[Dermpath]

Bronx Lebanon no longer exists.

Harlem could be decent, so I don't know why it isn't - mainly administrative issues I'd imagine. Good location if you want to live in NYC though (somewhat bad neighborhood, but right on the 2/3).

Really? When did Bronx Lebanon go under?

 

[deleted103644]

Bottom list of NY programs (roughly worst to best)

Nassau University Medical Center
Harlem Hospital
Richmond University Medical Center (Staten Island)
Rochester General Hospital
Jacobi Hospital

SUNY Upstate and Albany are pretty mediocre too, but academic programs.

LICH and Lenox Hill aren't great, but have great locations.

Maimonides, Staten Island University, Winthrop are solid community programs.

 

[deleted103644]

Really? When did Bronx Lebanon go under?

The program, not the hospital.

 

[Dermpath]

The program, not the hospital.

Yes of course. 🙂 When did their rads program go under? I was not aware of that. Didn't apply I don't think, but I could have sworn that I saw it this last match cycle.

 

[deleted103644]

Yes of course. 🙂 When did their rads program go under? I was not aware of that. Didn't apply I don't think, but I could have sworn that I saw it this last match cycle.

Their department is being taken over by a VRAD subsidiary.

It was available in the match last year, but they withdrew.

Think the current crop has been jumping ship except maybe a few seniors.