Table of Contents
- 1 What makes a residency program good?
- 2 How do you know if a residency program is good?
- 3 Why are residents treated so poorly?
- 4 What matters most for residency?
- 5 What are the three most important things you look for in a residency program?
- 6 Is it bad to see a resident doctor?
- 7 How do you succeed in residency?
- 8 How hard is it to get into a residency program?
- 9 Should I go to medical school after residency?
- 10 Is residency worth the sacrifice?
What makes a residency program good?
Bontempo said it boils down to three elements: coordination, coordination, coordination. Good residency programs have a high degree of mentoring, not just instruction. “We offer a lot of mentorship to help them learn how to learn,” said David Burbulys, MD, the residency director at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
How do you know if a residency program is good?
7 do’s and don’ts for choosing your residency program
- DO look at the quality of the faculty.
- DON’T pay attention to “perks” like nice call schedules, free parking and discounted housing.
- DO consider location.
- DO, if possible, speak to a resident from each year of the program to get an idea of the road ahead.
What should I look for when choosing a residency program?
Six Things To Consider When Choosing Your Residency Adventure
- Geographic Location.
- Cost of Living.
- Size of Residency Program.
- Reputation of Program for a Particular Specialty.
- Benefits of Program.
- Apply (and Rank!)
Why are residents treated so poorly?
Ideas for easing medical students’ Match Day ‘frenzy’ To independently practice medicine, students must complete multiyear residencies at accredited hospitals after they graduate from medical school.
What matters most for residency?
Historically, the most competitive residency programs are surgical specialties that have good work/life balance, are prestigious, and/or have good pay such as dermatology, head and neck surgery, ophthalmology, urology, neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery.
What makes a good surgical residency program?
Successful residents generally display qualities that include trustworthiness, efficiency, independent learning, strong work ethics, high attention to detail, and personability. Similarly, the pillars of excellence for an attending surgeon (the 3 As) are availability, affability, and ability, in that order.
What are the three most important things you look for in a residency program?
They look at communication skills, leadership qualities, and your attitudes. They want to know about your achievements and competitiveness, whether you are a team player, and whether you will fit into their program.
Is it bad to see a resident doctor?
Those chosen are extraordinarily intelligent and knowledgeable. I’ve seen many residents save many lives. In fact, a recent study found that the quality of care was better in teaching hospitals. In short, you generally are in very good hands with a resident.
Is getting into residency hard?
Getting into a residency program is a difficult process. It involves much more than studying for the USMLE® Steps 1-3 or COMLEX® Steps 1-3 or getting good grades in classes or rotations. You must be more than a good student; you must also have the ability to negotiate a system designed to select the very best.
How do you succeed in residency?
How to Succeed in Residency: Studying
- The challenge is organizing what you learn.
- Record what you learn as you learn it.
- Be comprehensive.
- Stay curious.
- Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
How hard is it to get into a residency program?
Matching to a residency program, no matter what the specialty, is no easy feat. The competitiveness for residency positions varies greatly between specialties, as some are more competitive and harder to get into than others.
What makes a residency more or less competitive?
The higher the fill-rate, the more competitive the residency. Note: If you would like to navigate to specific sections of the article, click “Article Contents” above (on mobile) or on the right (desktop) to see an overview of the content. What are the most competitive and least competitive residencies?
Should I go to medical school after residency?
The answer to virtually all of your questions is “it depends”: on your specialty, on the program, on your program director (s), on your career goals, etc. If you really want to go to medical school, the tough time of residency should not have any bearing on whether you do that.
Is residency worth the sacrifice?
Residency is a huge sacrifice. Your personal health, your family, your happiness will all be sacrificed for the training opportunity and your patients. You will work 80+ hours/week. You will work weekends and nights.