barkchips
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(12/14/00 8:42:13 pm)
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Stanford Program
Does anybody know anything at all about the Stanford program?
I could only find a few pages about them on the web.
Any info is appreciated.
Underdog1974
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(12/21/00 10:00:58 am)
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Stanford Program
1) No in-house call after internship year. All home call, because they don't get enough trauma to make
in-house call necessary.
2) You like sunshine?
3) Not highly-esteemed program--you will have a hard time getting a fellowship after training here. But
what a tan!
Techno
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(12/29/00 6:36:06 pm)
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Re: Stanford Program
I disagree. I'm very much into the California schools, and my impression is that this program is very
highly regarded. The program is more academically-oriented than most, so the operative experience may
be a bit on the limited side. That having been said, you enjoy a terrific call schedule (no in-house after
intern) and good services. Trauma is probably the weakest.
chiefres
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(12/30/00 4:46:55 pm)
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Re: Stanford Program
The scoop on Stanford:
1)Almost every graduate does a fellowship and everyone who wants a fellowship gets one, usually their
first choice. In the last two years this includes Kerlan Jobe sports, Hughston clinic, Howard An spine
2) Trauma at Stanford is light. Most of the trauma experience is at the Santa Clara Valley Medical center
(county hospital)
3) This is a very hands-on program starting in the second year.
4) Organized teaching (conferences) is minimal. Grand round are Wednesday mornings (7-9:30). No
weekend rounds. No other early morning rounds. You need to be able to study independently.
5) Excellent subspecialty coverage in all areas except tumor (looking for a new attending) and spine.
6) No in-house call.
7) Very relaxed program. Low stress.
Any other questions?
maxwell
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(1/2/01 9:58:52 am)
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Re: Stanford Program
My best friend is actually an orthopedic surgery resident at Stanford and when talking to him, it becomes
evident that they have some of the happiest residents anywhere in the country. They get a tremendous
operative experience while rotating through four separate hospitals. Their subspecialties are all very
strong, and even though their is not a high volume of trauma at Stanford Hospital, there is more than
enough trauma at Santa Clara Valley, which is a community hospital in San Jose. As CHIEFRES
mentioned above, all of their chiefs this year will go onto to do fellowships at some of the top programs
in the country. And last but not least, Stanford is located in one of the most beautiful places in the
country, just minutes away from San Francisco (for those who like to go out)!
Camden
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(1/3/01 4:19:46 pm)
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Re: Stanford Program
In my interviews with physicians and medical groups, I have found that the residency program at
Stanford is highly thought of by those in the profession. Also Tulane is right up there as well as Duke
University.
IamNikolas
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(12/28/01 2:47:44 pm)
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Stanford
Here's an old post on Stanford...good luck.
KY1
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(12/29/01 9:16:39 am)
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Re: Stanford
Thanks for digging up this old post!
orthodex
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(12/30/01 8:21:26 pm)
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Re: Stanford
Does anyone know if the residency gives a housing allowance or any assistance to the residents for their
living expenses? Palo Alto is a pretty pricy neighborhood.
