BoneWax
OSRR Newbie
Posts: 2
(12/20/01 3:38:54 pm)
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West Virginia vs. St. Lukes/Roosevelt
I have a conflict on Feb 2nd ...any info that would help me make a decision?
Earthdawg
OSRR Intern
Posts: 11
(12/20/01 9:04:36 pm)
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WVU
I don't anything about St. Lukes/Roosevelt, but I spent a month at WVU last year and have nothing but
good things to say about the program. The residents are a great group, and they have some awesome
attendings. They get a very balanced experience and there was no shortage of operative experience. The
only drawback for some is the location - Morgantown WV isn't exactly a cultural mecca, but if you are
young and single, there is an unusually large number of young attractive females running around with
WVU being in town. If you enjoy the outdoors, there is no greater place to live short of perhaps
Colorado. I got to know a couple of last year's interns (all from out of town) and they all were very
suprised with how much they enjoyed Morgantown. Also, for an academic hospital, Ruby Memorial is
extremely nice - has a very private feel and the ancillary staff are very helpful. The interview day is also
THE most laid back experience you will have. Historically - they state up front NO SUITS ALLOWED. Most
of the interviewers are in jeans and are very laid back - I found it to be a refreshing break from the rat
race.
BoneWax
OSRR Newbie
Posts: 3
(12/20/01 9:29:41 pm)
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re:
Thanks that was helpful. I have also heard great things about WVU and would love to end up there, but
my concern is that someone told me they like people who rotate with them. Do they give any serious
consideration to those who do not rotate?
DIGbones
OSRR Intern
Posts: 19
(12/21/01 2:39:02 pm)
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Re: re: St Lukes vs WVU
I ran into someone who rotated at WVU and they too had a great experience....basically i was told great
teaching, lot of OR experience and town ain't too shabby....as far programs taking rotators, I feel that a
lot of prg's prefer that but that should not be a limiting factor in your decision whether you should
interview there or not because that probably holds true for most programs. In the end, if someone
rotated there, that doesnt mean that they will rank it highly and if you have a great interview then they
might rank you highly....so feel your gut and do what it says and leave the chances to the match.
Scott Silverstein
WVU Staff
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(12/21/01 7:55:16 pm)
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wvu
i interview there and we definately take people who dont rotate with us (myself included)
you wont find a better group of residents and no place turns out better clinical orthopedists
one of last years grads just told me he did an T7 transthoracic corpectomy for tumor and T6-T10 fusion
not bad for a guy with no spine fellowship!!
Scott
BoneWax
OSRR Newbie
Posts: 4
(12/21/01 9:28:54 pm)
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Thanks a lot!
Morgantown watch out !!
