I would go like this: Vanderbilt > UPMC > Baylor Houston
Thank you again for responding: would you kindly share why Vanderbilt is your first choice? I know there are many factors that make the difference for different individuals.
I thought the whole purpose of this forum is to exchange opinions/ advices between colleges in different training levels and locations ! I am not sure what you are trying to say , but I know text sometimes can miss your intention. Ilhow I am going to make my decision is not really relevant here . I was trying to look for more information and hear from people who might have more experience than me ,specially that all these programs are great and the difference is marginal in some cases. I know everyone has their own biases, but some of the comments here were objective and helpful .
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Aren’t you applying to pulm crit?
that I agree... unfortunately you need insider info to make correct decision as many big name places have big issues . some small places are hidden gems..no universal law with all combinations existing...
minimum 400 egs, 500 colons. if you are getting less than this, you are underprepared for post fellowship practice. If you do have advanced interests, it is going to be easy to choose between the two programs from what you are saying
Thank you so much for the reply. The one institute offers about 250-500 egds, 250-500 colo, the other one doubles that. Advance fellowship is not an option for me .I think I have my answer now . 🙏
also what matters is whether the attending lets you scope from start to finish by mid 2nd year. that is important in addition to number
Would think they would let you start doing this by mid way first year. It’s pretty difficult to squeeze this information out of the Q&A sessions anyway since I remember most places have a variety of attendings with different teaching styles. If a place is a small program, ie 1 hospital with 4-5 GI attendings then it may be easier to gauge how much the attendings let you finish the scope on your own.
To get the most productive answer to this, I'd at least give a domain you are interested in - ie clinical/research/academic/location/etc. This is much too vague a question as is.
Academic, advanced opportunities, location
I interviewed at both this cycle. From my understanding, U Kansas is strong in advanced endoscopy and the PD is very well-known in the world of advanced endoscopy. Both are very clinical programs with high scope volumes, but still have research opportunities if you seek them. Therefore, I view them on similar level. U Kansas also uses only 1 EMR (Epic), while U Louisville uses 4+ EMRs which is likely a reflection of their numerous hospitals. Both cities seem like nice cities with good food scenes and things to do. I think Louisville is a bit more safe and lower COL but less diverse.
agree with advanced exposure, case load. KU has more academically known faculty, so for advanced it is more helpful. From what I hear from friends, most fellows live 20 mins from hospital in very safe burbs of KC. the area west of hospital is not a safe but no trainees live there
Thanks!
Yes they probably filled pre-match. Their worries are done regardless. There will be desperate people who will kill for the spots next year so they probably don’t care how you feel about them withdrawing from the match.
Um... I am not under the illusion that they are worried about what I think. As I said above, my question is to try to understand their motivations for entering the match then withdrawing. If they prefilled as you suggest, why spend the money and go through the interview process just to withdraw a week prior to the rank list certification?
Probably because they had money to spend. Waited for their internal candidate to say “yes” and then withdrew from the match.
What did you end up deciding?
location... Indiana is definitely stronger overall..pitt has a more prestigious reputation for historic reasons and the city has lot more stuff to do...can't go wrong with either..
oregon > hofstra > BU>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>TUFTS
Seems you have some issues with tufts. Do tell. I would have only put a few “>”.
I'm guessing by BSW the program is the Texas A&M affiliate in Temple, TX rather than BUMC dallas.
it's essentially a private practice run program in guise of university... but yeah it's still better to get there than not do GI.. so i ll shave off a few ">"
I had replied this in the previous years thread. A friend of mine had step 3 attempt and got much lesser IVs than someone with their publications and creds. Still matched in GI though
Definitely I feel was a major reason I didn't get some interviews with my CV. Only person that asked about failing CS was a fellow interviewing. It's really a silly question at this point, good riddance to an arbitrary and redundant exam
It did definitely affect my interview number for sure
Yes, and yes also very anxious.
Lets gooooooo
