Jose
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(3/10/00 8:33:55 pm)
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Research anyone...
I'm an MSIII very interested in doing research in orthopaedics for a year, and if posible, a project which is
funded. There is no ortho research at my school. Can anyone give me any ideas on where to go, what to
do, anything about orthopaedic research.
Thank you, Jose
mootalot
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(4/11/00 2:45:51 pm)
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research
I share your interest. I matched to a 6 year program with one year spent in research (after my
internship) I think that this is a great way to go. I would be careful about planning to take time off before
applying. Unfortunately because Ortho is so competitive, there is a certain degree of true stigma placed
on applicants who have been out of medical school. Unless you have a sure thing (does anyone?), I
would consider a 6 year program. Many programs offer them and many more will accomodate your
interest if you voice it. Good Luck
Jose
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(4/11/00 10:14:17 pm)
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6 year programs
Thanks for the response, which programs offer the 6th year option for research? Thank you, Jose
Kent
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(4/11/00 11:44:37 pm)
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6-year research programs
Jose,
I know a few of the 6-year programs. UCSD matches 3 residents, all of whom do a year of research. If
you're not from a California school, then it's difficult to even get an interview. The University of
Missouri-Columbia (where I matched) offers one research spot and two regular spots. The nice thing is
that the research spots and the regular spots have two separate match numbers. Thus, you can apply
for only the research spot, only the two regular spots, or all three spots. You can also rank them
diffferently. The Pittsburgh program matches eight residents, four of whom do a research year. The
catch is that the spots all use the same match number and the program decides which four residents do
the additional year of research. I interviewed there and thought it was an awesome program. It was my
second choice only for geographic reasons. I think Mayo also offers a year of research and the Brown
program is a six-year program, too. However, at Brown it's not a research year but rather a sixth year
as a junior staff member ("super chief").
mootalot
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(4/12/00 6:20:53 pm)
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more six year programs
The University of Rochester has 4 5-year and 1 six year spots. They have separate NRMP codes. This lab
is #4 in NIH funding of all funded labs-a wealthy lab is a nice place to be.
The University of Virginia has 3 5-yr and 2 6-yr spots. This is a nice program but may not have enough
clinical volume. The lab is well funded and a priority = a good experience.
SUNY stony brook has a 6 yr tract - I hated that place when I interviewed there. They are poor and
malignant.
Mayo-rochester has a six year. wake forest will accomodate you if you want to do it. Hopkins has one.
Like I said before, most programs (who have a lab) will accomodate your desire. Talk to them.
Bob
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(4/13/00 7:35:03 am)
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Re: Research anyone...
Also, Mass General has a six year track, and Cleveland Clinic is in the process of developing a six year
track for two of its residents.
However, like it was already stated, I think almost any program would love to have you do research in
their lab if you're interested.
Lawhd
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(9/23/00 8:10:31 am)
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Re: Research anyone...
Guys, don't forget University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill...a great program and a great place to live.
