Overall some of the weakest faculty around. Not only are they not very well known in their field, they are not tremendously great operators nor are they great people.
Didactics / Teaching
Minimal didactics. The teaching to service ratio is very low.
Operating Experience
The seniors get to operate. There's enough trauma with accompanying service requirements on the floor and ED, coupled with lack of support, that the junior residents spend most of their time applying splints and building traction beds.
Clinic Experience
Clinic is typical: usually one day a week, and moves quick. Not too much education to be gained during clinic.
Research Opportunities
A six year program with a "research" year that is really a non-dedicated year of extra service, rather than being given the opportunity to do any real research.
Residents
Not a happy bunch. It seems most do not want to be here.
Lifestyle
Long hours and little fun.
Location / Housing
Let's be real: Saint Louis is not the most exciting city in the nation.
Limitations
The extra year is very tough.
Overall Rotation Experience / Conclusion
A trauma hospital that is intended for people who like to grind, and don't mind where they train as long as it's Ortho.
