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I am interested in Miami's anesthesia program for personal reasons, however was disappointed with their interview. There was no formal presentation and we met few residents. Could somebody (either a current resident, UM medical student or anybody knowledgable) please give me the low down on the program. Time is ticking. Thanks.

 

[doc3341]

Im interested too, so any and all information regarding the miami program would be great. Board score requirements? Over all grades? What they look for in a candidate? Can you do ur first internship year somewhere else, can it be general med, or does it have to be anesthesia based? Do they consider DO's?

Thanks

 

[miamidc]

They don't NEED to give you a tour. 😀

 

[VentdependenT]

try a search y'all. its been the program has been discussed before.

they take do's.

i believe they have advanced positions (meaning you can do your ty elsewhere) but check that out on FRIEDA.

dunno about board scores. ask em.

 

[aredoubleyou]

Im interested too, so any and all information regarding the miami program would be great. Board score requirements? Over all grades? What they look for in a candidate? Can you do ur first internship year somewhere else, can it be general med, or does it have to be anesthesia based? Do they consider DO's?

Thanks

Besides what Vent said you can also go to their web site which answers over half of your questions.

 

[driverabu]

well, these guys also think that they have the best program on earth and probably don't feel it is necessary to impress you with the interview day to try and sell you the program. At least when I talked to the program director, that is the attitude he had

 

[jetproppilot]

well, these guys also think that they have the best program on earth and probably don't feel it is necessary to impress you with the interview day to try and sell you the program. At least when I talked to the program director, that is the attitude he had

GO CANES 😀

 

[miamidc]

I agree, but that is because it is the BEST program. No doubt about it. Especially if you want to live in Miami after residency.If you don't want to be there too bad, someone else will take your place son. Like me, see you all there in the Summer, cant wait. GO CANES.

 

[miamidc]

Oh forgot to tell yall. Coolest residents by far of any program I interviewed at. Very chill group of people.Did a month there. Good Luck

 

[cubs3canes]

GO CANES 😀

As a Cane fan from Undergrad and someone that did a rotation at Miami, I have nothing but good things to say.

First, they can be cocky. They have 32 spots and 24 people applying from their medical school. While it is doubtful that they will match all the people from their school, I personally know that a good percent of them will rank Miami high.

Second, in the past they were on probation (as little as 4 years ago) and there classes tended to be more of an FMG IMG persuasion (not that anything is wrong with that), however with discussions with the head guys, I feel they are trying to change that.

Third, they are very DO friendly. I met a couple of DOs there.

Fourth, why do you want to go on a tour of 7 different hospitals. They are all great. The trauma center is a great place to hoan your basic skills while still seeing some hard cases.

The only negative I found is that sometimes the toughest cases are shared by upper levels. They might have 2 CA-3s on a heart...I saw this more than once. However, they do have two active heart rooms and great ECHO teaching by Gallagher (look at the authors of Board Stiff for Anesthesia).

Finally, they have a great pay scale. They are unionized, get a great food stipend, all dependants are covered under insurance, and the teaching staff is great.

Good luck to all.

cubs3CANES

 

[jetproppilot]

As a Cane fan from Undergrad and someone that did a rotation at Miami, I have nothing but good things to say.

First, they can be cocky. They have 32 spots and 24 people applying from their medical school. While it is doubtful that they will match all the people from their school, I personally know that a good percent of them will rank Miami high.

Second, in the past they were on probation (as little as 4 years ago) and there classes tended to be more of an FMG IMG persuasion (not that anything is wrong with that), however with discussions with the head guys, I feel they are trying to change that.

Third, they are very DO friendly. I met a couple of DOs there.

Fourth, why do you want to go on a tour of 7 different hospitals. They are all great. The trauma center is a great place to hoan your basic skills while still seeing some hard cases.

The only negative I found is that sometimes the toughest cases are shared by upper levels. They might have 2 CA-3s on a heart...I saw this more than once. However, they do have two active heart rooms and great ECHO teaching by Gallagher (look at the authors of Board Stiff for Anesthesia).

Finally, they have a great pay scale. They are unionized, get a great food stipend, all dependants are covered under insurance, and the teaching staff is great.

Good luck to all.

cubs3CANES

Additionally, a single med-student looking for a cool place to live while training in residency can pick NO OTHER PLACE COOLER THAN MIAMI (except for San Diego/La Jolla area).

I worked at Penrod's Beach Club (had a beach bar, restaurant, and nite club) during my med-school years, located at One Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Florida. I'm sure the club is still there, albeit under a different name.

I ACTUALLY GOT PAID, on Saturdays and Sundays, to comb the beach for potential contestants for the daily 4pm bikini contest!!!!! Bouncer at night, occasional bartender during big gigs at the club, bikini comber, man, I had it made.

And The Clevelander ...geez...pick up a Victoria's Secrets catalogue, select your favorite model, then take a look around...there's ten women better looking than your said model.

And I'm sure its the same if you're a single woman.

Want the best of professional training/personal worlds/unbeatable climate/beach life/boats/scuba diving/3.5 hours to Key West/best looking humans on planet earth of both sexes??

Rent a small apartment on Miami Beach, commute twenty minutes to Jackson Memorial, learn your craft,

then return at the end of the day to paradise.

Wish I was there now.

 

[miamidc]

I hear you brother, I grew there. Got stuck in DC for 4 years and am wishing to god I get back. Oh did I mention Miami sucks and everyone else should just look elsewhere. for real do not rank Miami #1, or I will shoot you...

 

[cubs3canes]

I hear you brother, I grew there. Got stuck in DC for 4 years and am wishing to god I get back. Oh did I mention Miami sucks and everyone else should just look elsewhere. for real do not rank Miami #1, or I will shoot you...

There are also disadvatages to the city of Miami. When I was single I used to play volleyball with my future wife at Penrods and on the beach from 6th-8th. However, try to buy a house with a yard in a nice neighboorhood with good schools within a 20 minute drive to Jackson...that is the problem.

If I was 26, single, and wanted to have a lot of fun....Miami here I come.

Cubs

PS. Did I mention that the most dominate team in College football over the last 25 years plays 5-6 home games a year in a stadium that actually sells alcohol inside. Also, the best tailgates in the world because you can wear SHORTS.

 

[doc3341]

As a Cane fan from Undergrad and someone that did a rotation at Miami, I have nothing but good things to say.

First, they can be cocky. They have 32 spots and 24 people applying from their medical school. While it is doubtful that they will match all the people from their school, I personally know that a good percent of them will rank Miami high.

Second, in the past they were on probation (as little as 4 years ago) and there classes tended to be more of an FMG IMG persuasion (not that anything is wrong with that), however with discussions with the head guys, I feel they are trying to change that.

Third, they are very DO friendly. I met a couple of DOs there.

Fourth, why do you want to go on a tour of 7 different hospitals. They are all great. The trauma center is a great place to hoan your basic skills while still seeing some hard cases.

The only negative I found is that sometimes the toughest cases are shared by upper levels. They might have 2 CA-3s on a heart...I saw this more than once. However, they do have two active heart rooms and great ECHO teaching by Gallagher (look at the authors of Board Stiff for Anesthesia).

Finally, they have a great pay scale. They are unionized, get a great food stipend, all dependants are covered under insurance, and the teaching staff is great.

Good luck to all.

cubs3CANES

How competitive is it in ur opinion to match there? Grades, board scores etc...? Do the DO's have to do anything in specific to be able to match??

Thanks

 

[jetproppilot]

How competitive is it in ur opinion to match there? Grades, board scores etc...? Do the DO's have to do anything in specific to be able to match??

Thanks

Not directly related, but when I was a 4th year med student there, one of the chief anesthesia residents was a DO...Rob Mason...dude was a stud.

 

[doc3341]

Not directly related, but when I was a 4th year med student there, one of the chief anesthesia residents was a DO...Rob Mason...dude was a stud.

Thats definetely encouraging for someone like myself who is gonna be starting a DO program (NSUCOM), this coming fall.

Thanks

 

[F shizzle]

As a Cane fan from Undergrad and someone that did a rotation at Miami, I have nothing but good things to say.

First, they can be cocky. They have 32 spots and 24 people applying from their medical school. While it is doubtful that they will match all the people from their school, I personally know that a good percent of them will rank Miami high.

Second, in the past they were on probation (as little as 4 years ago) and there classes tended to be more of an FMG IMG persuasion (not that anything is wrong with that), however with discussions with the head guys, I feel they are trying to change that.

Third, they are very DO friendly. I met a couple of DOs there.

Fourth, why do you want to go on a tour of 7 different hospitals. They are all great. The trauma center is a great place to hoan your basic skills while still seeing some hard cases.

The only negative I found is that sometimes the toughest cases are shared by upper levels. They might have 2 CA-3s on a heart...I saw this more than once. However, they do have two active heart rooms and great ECHO teaching by Gallagher (look at the authors of Board Stiff for Anesthesia).

Finally, they have a great pay scale. They are unionized, get a great food stipend, all dependants are covered under insurance, and the teaching staff is great.

Good luck to all.

cubs3CANES

Gallagher is leaving though, do you know who is replacing him?

 

[miamidc]

Gallagher is leaving though, do you know who is replacing him?

For real, when did you hear this? I thought he just came on board like 2 years ago???

 

[aredoubleyou]

Anyone know the call schedule there (not just what it says on the web site)??

 

[F shizzle]

For real, when did you hear this? I thought he just came on board like 2 years ago???

I think he has only been there for a year after Candiotti stepped down. He is leaving to got to a school in NY. Why is UM so cocky? They don't have the reputation to be arrogant.

 

[doc3341]

Does anyone know board score requirements and preclinical/clinical grades that they look for in applicants?

Do they accept students into both advanced and categorical positions, or is it one or the other?

Can you do your TY in another hospital and then transfer to the advanced program?

Thanks

 

[serenity]

I think he has only been there for a year after Candiotti stepped down. He is leaving to got to a school in NY. Why is UM so cocky? They don't have the reputation to be arrogant.

Agree,till last year it was an average program ,trying to attract as many AMGs they can.Maybe after rising interest in anesthesiology even the avg ones are now sought after.
From my experience,work house program,non existant didactics,mainly spanish speaking population,a lot of CRNAs but great variety of cases,anybody training there should come out strong.

 

[miamidc]

Yes very average. Please do not rank. Thank you.

 

[metsin06]

I interviewed here this year. The interview day isn't your traditional one, I felt you certainly get the infromation you need. The PD is bright, cool guy who has authored numerous books on anesthesia board prep. This is a solid program.

 

[deuist]

I think he has only been there for a year after Candiotti stepped down. He is leaving to got to a school in NY. Why is UM so cocky? They don't have the reputation to be arrogant.

They sure are cocky. I have a friend---a first year medical student---who was hit on by a third year resident while she in training to do a cardiovascular exam. The resident gave her his number in front of all of the other students and the trainer.

 

[doc3341]

Does anyone know board score requirements and preclinical/clinical grades that they look for in applicants?

Do they accept students into both advanced and categorical positions, or is it one or the other?

Can you do your TY in another hospital and then transfer to the advanced program?

Thanks

 

[doc3341]

Do they accept students into both advanced and categorical positions, or is it one or the other?

 

[doc3341]

Does anyone know if UM is a Categorical or Advanced program? Or both?