UMDNJ-Newark

So are the things he posted about 6 residents getting booted from the program totally made up? For me that seemed to be the focus of the post was that multiple residents were being taken down, which if I were an applicant again (Thank God I'm not!) would most definitely give me significant pause.

Can't say I'm surprised that a bombshell like that came from a person well known to the program who obviously has a serious issue of his/her own which we're not privy to. That being said, I think the issue of multiple residents losing their jobs is one that warrants an explanation as to whether it is true, and if not (which seems most likely to be the case) did this vagabond med student/resident/whoever exaggerate the situation or totally make it up? Not looking for specifics here, as much of this probably isn't our business, but speaking in general terms to refute the previous post would be of value to the applicants who just read the other thread.


rwbrhp29

I am an intern at UMDNJ-Newark, and i completely agree with the posting by orthotrauma67. That other post is ridiculous, and i don't appreciate him speaking for us interns. I am 7 months in, and I feel extremely fortunate that they chose me as one of their residents as my experience so far has been great.

I wouldn't be so quick to believe the prior post of a resident/medical student with an agenda. I am a resident at UMDNJ-Newark. I am biased certainly...I love the residency. There is no chaos and never has been...our former chairman passed away over a year ago and things continue to run the same today as they did 2 years ago. Many of our attendings are indeed young but they are also eager to teach to those who are excited about learning. The staff, and interim chairman and residency director especially, work tirelessly trying to ensure that our education is well rounded and thorough in all subspecialties. The residents in this program are truly the best people one could find to work with. The attack against this residency posted on Sunday was from one individual well known to all of us at this residency and that individual had a score to settle and that's it.