Wash U Atmosphere

[OmarLittle]

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Any thoughts on atmosphere at Wash U? In reading this forum over the last few years, I know at one time it was considered malignant. Does anyone know the current state of affairs at Wash U? Also any specifics on why some consider it malignant?

Thanks.

 

[Impressions]

With first hand knowledge of Wash U I can tell you that compared to several years ago Wash U has improved on it's malignant reputation, with the retirement/near retirement of some faculty members. I didn't know the pre-Powell atmosphere but am told his arrival had a lot to do with changes. On the same token if you were to place the program on a malignant vs. non-malignant spectrum, the program would definetly still be considered malignant. The problem still lies with several of the remaining faculty members attitudes towards residents. A couple are down right rude and disrespectful to residents. Some of the residents who have had difficulty with these particular individuals have expressed a lot of negative feelings towards the programs and it seems no matter what they do they continue to be put down and demeaned. Several of the residents have expressed the feeling that they are happy to be at Wash U for the name, but would have preferred to train at another institution. Granted that several of the residents enjoy the program and have no problems, but I would point out that these residents would be considered the more easy going and able to easily ignore the criticism. If this isn't you, I would highly suggest looking elsewhere. As having seen several institutions and gained second hand new from others I would be hard pressed to not put Wash U in the top five malignant programs no questions asked.

 

[radoncmonkey]

their chair is leaving also.

 

[stephew]

simon powell is taking the chair. that's been a done deal for a while.

 

[G'ville Nole]

simon powell is taking the chair. that's been a done deal for a while.

Oh, man, he's brutal on 'American Idol'...

 

[stephew]

Oh, man, he's brutal on 'American Idol'...

so not much has changed then...

 

[radoncmonkey]

simon powell is taking the chair. that's been a done deal for a while.

i was told at my interview that powell will be leaving WashU in 2008 for MSKCC.

 

[stephew]

actually i believe youre correct...i forgot about that.

 

[OTN]

I'm a bit lost in all the discussion of varying levels of "handedness" of knowledge, but I am a current resident at Wash U. The prevalence of any malignancy depends, of course, on the total population involved. In our institution, there are 11 clinical faculty and 14 residents, for a total combination of 11 x 14 = 154 total possible interactions.

To my knowledge, a total of 2 interactions could be perceived as "negative" by most rational parties, or 1.3%.

If the going rate at most institutions is zero- and I have no idea what it is- then I would agree with the rant above.


t

 

[stephew]

That is the most ... interesting attempt at analysis ive ever seen on these forums.

I'm a bit lost in all the discussion of varying levels of "handedness" of knowledge, but I am a current resident at Wash U. The prevalence of any malignancy depends, of course, on the total population involved. In our institution, there are 11 clinical faculty and 14 residents, for a total combination of 11 x 14 = 154 total possible interactions.

To my knowledge, a total of 2 interactions could be perceived as "negative" by most rational parties, or 1.3%.

If the going rate at most institutions is zero- and I have no idea what it is- then I would agree with the rant above.


t

 

[deleted4401]

that's why he got a spot at WashU, not at some linac-in-a-box, i.e. pitt 🙂

another thought... to paraphrase 'rounders', if you can't spot the malignancy in your program, then you're probably it, hehe.

S

 

[Long Dong]

I'm a bit lost in all the discussion of varying levels of "handedness" of knowledge, but I am a current resident at Wash U. The prevalence of any malignancy depends, of course, on the total population involved. In our institution, there are 11 clinical faculty and 14 residents, for a total combination of 11 x 14 = 154 total possible interactions.

To my knowledge, a total of 2 interactions could be perceived as "negative" by most rational parties, or 1.3%.

If the going rate at most institutions is zero- and I have no idea what it is- then I would agree with the rant above.


t

Man that's some crazy analytical shiznats, no wonder all you smarty pants are in rad onc.