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  Sunday, 20 February 2011
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Hey guys just wanted to stir the pot as rank lists are about due. Wanted to see who everyone's #1 is...no stats, just curiosity

UCLA
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OHSU
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WashU
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Scott and White as well.
15 years ago
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Apparently Scott & White - Texas A&M isn't the "hidden" gem I thought it was. Doesn't stop it from being a gem though. I was blown away by this program on my interview. Hands down the best group of residents I met on the trail. Attendings that care about resident education and are dedicated to teaching and letting the residents operate. Great operative experience and good didactics. Unmatched joints experience. May not be for everyone, but if you have a family and don't mind small towns this place is well rounded and unmatched IMHO. Would be absolutely stoked out of my mind to end up there.
15 years ago
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???... What's the infatuation with this program? Seems like everybody talks highly of it. Why? Is it a top program? Coveted match? What's the deal?
15 years ago
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I ranked Utah first because during my month there I can honestly say there wasn't a single day when I thought to myself "this guy (whoever I was working with) is being a jerk today, I just want to go home, sleep, and try it again tomorrow." I got along very well with everyone I came across and very much liked the PD. Also, it's very well balanced as you do everything twice, with the exceptions of tumor (once) and trauma (four times including night float). The didactics I attended were informative and enjoyable for everyone. Finally, geographically it's great for me because I'm from the West and there are great mountains to play in. That rank was the easiest one on my list to figure out, but that's just for me and obviously other people may be looking for different qualities and personalities in their #1 program.
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I rotated there but didn't get to interview, which I later found out is a common occurrence. They pre-screen rotating students before they are allowed to rotate but then only interviews a handfull of their rotators. I had heard good things about the area and I figured my scores, grades, and ambition to match there would make me a shoe-in, but such wasn't the case.

What is nice about it? Compared to other places I rotated, their didactics, operative experince, and overall experience is very similar and isn't any better or worse than at other places. The real selling point of the residency is the location. All the residents I talked to loved the skiing, hiking, biking, etc all within easy access. That was definately the common thread. So if you can get over the suffocating atmosphere created by the prevailing culture, the location is unmatched.
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its probably the same dude posting propaganda to inflate his ego. look at the reviews... "the most well rounded program in the country"... blablabla

bottom line is that it a very good residency program in a very cool location. there are a lot of fellows. fellows typically detract from your operative experience. every program has its strengths and weaknesses.
15 years ago
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Rather than getting into some ridiculous argument about Utah, how about we focus on what the thread is actually about. Ah, I forgot to post with ROL_2010...
15 years ago
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Oh yeah Domer07, well I guarantee the the PD at my #1 could totally take the PD at your #1.... Sorry, got caught up in all the bickering. Got me in a fightin' mood.

Chilax ladies
15 years ago
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How come there's not a thread for "which program is LAST on my list (but still on my list)"??
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Arkansas

Come on Monday... Thursday can wait
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iowa
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