Sure, but it is very superficial knowledge.
My impression are that this a strong program in an affordable city. the residents were great and liked their program and I was impressed by the chief residents I interviewed with.
They seem to get lots of early operative experience. The program has a good amount of trauma and is known for its sports, I think. The Shriners experience is a strong point as well. They have a trauma experience every year which appealed to me. They have a nice arthroscopy lab. The chairman and PD were both very nice and the impression I got was that attendings were very collegial. I think there are only a few fellows in sports (strong point for me).
The chairman stressed that you would learn anatomy, arthroscopy, and the most common surgeries performed by orthopaedic surgeon very well. They lack a dedicated tumor rotation, but perhaps of all the rotations to miss, tumor would be one that probably will not drastically limit your abilities as a surgeon (unless you do tumor of course). They have a 3 month research block during 2nd year. all rotations are done in lexington at the university hospital, the attached VA, and the shriners which is very close by. Fellowship opportunities seem to be strong. They are building a new hospital adjacent to the old that will be completed in 2011.
Thats about it. I think I would love to train here. and to top it all my wife wants to live here for family reasons.
