What does the term "malignant" really mean?

[rohsik]

Does it mean no teaching, lots of scut, etc...

For instance, I have an interview at Duke and have heard its internal medicine program described as "malignant." However, I was under the preception that at such a place...there is a tremendous amount of teaching.

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[southerndoc]

Basically a malignant program doesn't cater to the student.

So either they work you to death (e.g., q2 call for a year), scut you to death, or just somehow interfere with your vacation time.

 

[joelee955]

Malignant could also mean that the attendings, other residents or fellows, or nurses and staff generally are rude or hostile.