United Health Services, Binghamton, NY

[A-non-y-mous]

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Anyone interned here or interviewed here? I really liked the transitional program. I thought it was a real gem. But, I worry about what may happen if I don't match into a PGY-2 spot in anesthesiology since this place is not a huge "big name program"??

 

[bigdan]

I interviewed there.

I used to live in Binghamton. I wouldn't use "gem", but it's do-able. It seemed okay to me after my interview there, but once I saw other transitional years, it lost a bunch of luster. The program director seems very much involved, to the point where I might say "paternalistic". And the thing about doing central lines on cadavers was so bizarre that I still can't get my head around it. And where were the residents? I realize it's a small cohort, but at least hand-pick your best one and show him/her off to us. Lastly, the 4th year medical student in me has to say the hours were longer than what every other TY talked about.

The above not withstanding, I actually ranked them high, but almost entirely because 1) I ranked categorical anesthesia programs highest, so I hope I don't get to the supplemental list at all, and 2) I have very close friends in the area, and I know that $49K will go for MILES in Binghamton, and it's very close to my beloved parents.

Not sure I helped you at all, but that's one man's opinion.

dc

 

[A-non-y-mous]

I interviewed there.

I used to live in Binghamton. I wouldn't use "gem", but it's do-able. It seemed okay to me after my interview there, but once I saw other transitional years, it lost a bunch of luster. The program director seems very much involved, to the point where I might say "paternalistic". And the thing about doing central lines on cadavers was so bizarre that I still can't get my head around it. And where were the residents? I realize it's a small cohort, but at least hand-pick your best one and show him/her off to us. Lastly, the 4th year medical student in me has to say the hours were longer than what every other TY talked about.

The above not withstanding, I actually ranked them high, but almost entirely because 1) I ranked categorical anesthesia programs highest, so I hope I don't get to the supplemental list at all, and 2) I have very close friends in the area, and I know that $49K will go for MILES in Binghamton, and it's very close to my beloved parents.

Not sure I helped you at all, but that's one man's opinion.

dc

Thanks so much.

I too wondered where the residents were...the hospital seemed a little empty.

The cadaver comment. i almost forgot all about that. I actually kind of liked the idea although I'm unsure of the ethical issues around it. i'd prefer to do a few on someone that won't suffer from the consequences.

I'm from the South. I also ranked all my categorical anesthesia programs before this one....Dunno what to think.

 

[A-non-y-mous]

I remember what I liked...the "international travel" the possible month away in St Lucia was very attractive. i don't know how much of that is just to attract ppl to the program and not actually ever going to happen.

And the acupuncture mediicne sounded very cool.