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Cross post from another forums (orthogate) that hasn't gotten any responses. I saw this forum was active so I thought I'd ask since I've seem some great advice given out. Trying to rank my #1. Hoping some people can chime in for what they think are the current pros and cons to this program. I have listed some concerns I have for each even after speaking to residents/mentors.
What I want: Academic program with great research infrastructure.
Yale Concerns: 3 research rotations, but it seems most residents only have 1 or 2 publications. Is there a reason for lack of research output? How is the sports experience here with only 1-2 sports surgeons?
Case Concerns: With 2 Level One trauma centers, is the PGY-5 year all trauma now instead of getting to pick your own cases/doing a "mini fellowship"? The Allen Fellowship Residents (the research year they take off) this past year were productive, but how productive are they usually? Does this have to be a basic science year off?
Utah Concerns: Heard from a few that operatively not as good as Case or Yale. Is that true or just hearsay? (Especially in Sports, Hand)
Again this is for my #1. I know this is a good position to be in but this has been a difficult decision. Thanks in advance everyone and I'm sure this will help others as well!
What I want: Academic program with great research infrastructure.
Yale Concerns: 3 research rotations, but it seems most residents only have 1 or 2 publications. Is there a reason for lack of research output? How is the sports experience here with only 1-2 sports surgeons?
Case Concerns: With 2 Level One trauma centers, is the PGY-5 year all trauma now instead of getting to pick your own cases/doing a "mini fellowship"? The Allen Fellowship Residents (the research year they take off) this past year were productive, but how productive are they usually? Does this have to be a basic science year off?
Utah Concerns: Heard from a few that operatively not as good as Case or Yale. Is that true or just hearsay? (Especially in Sports, Hand)
Again this is for my #1. I know this is a good position to be in but this has been a difficult decision. Thanks in advance everyone and I'm sure this will help others as well!