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Can anyone give me any info about the Virginia Commonwealth University program? A friend of mine just matched there and I don't know anything about them. Anyone know how the work schedule is? Or the internship? Board preparation? Overall training? I would appreciate any info or comments from anyone who interviewed there, matched there too, or has any familiarity with the program. Thanks,

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I too matched at VCU. I really liked the program on my interview and am quite happy to be going there. I know there were several reviews put on SDN knocking the program, however I interviewed with several of these people and did not get the same "bad vibe" that they did. I also have classmates that will be going there.

Positives- Rather than a regular call schedule, there is a night float system. Moonlighting is available within the institution starting during your 2nd year. All of the residents seemed quite happy and I liked all of the attendings that I met. Critical care fellowship. Nice town with a southern feel (if you like that sort of thing, I am from Louisiana, so I did)

Negatives- no liver transplant, which I do not want to deal with in real life, but they can set you up with a rotation if you so desire. No pain fellowship currently, which I may want to do.

The program is a 4 year program with the CBY built in- it is similar to a transitional year in many aspects. If I recall correctly board scores were at the national average. I feel that I will get excellent training at this facility and enjoy myself while I am there. There is also much to do if you like the outdoors and DC is not too far away.

Where is your friend from TF?

(Please excuse ahy spelling errors, I suck at typing)
 
I've never heard much about VCU--I'm in the western US. Will he have trouble coming back here and getting a job? Or is he going to end up staying out there for fellowships and future employment?

Also, will he have any time during his intern year? What will that be like?
 
I don't see why going back to the west would be a problem, the program has full accreditation. As for your other questions-- fellowships and future employment are personal preferences. And I am sure that internship hours vary depending on the service that you are on.
 
Tooth Fairy said:
Can anyone give me any info about the Virginia Commonwealth University program? A friend of mine just matched there and I don't know anything about them. Anyone know how the work schedule is? Or the internship? Board preparation? Overall training? I would appreciate any info or comments from anyone who interviewed there, matched there too, or has any familiarity with the program. Thanks,

Tooth Fairy
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why not ask your friend?
 
Yeah, I thought this was kind of a weird post too, especially since the Match results just came out and they only filled 4 out of 8 of their categorical spots.

What's the real question here, Tooth Fairy?

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