So, I was going to put up a picture of the medical center for everyone's benefit, but then I ended up forgetting, so alas, no picture. But I know what it looks like!
The city: Obviously I love Columbus. No traffic, affordable living, tolerable weather, things to do. The question I must answer is whether or not I want to stay here for 6 more years.
The program: I also think very highly of the OSU program. The program is huge (like 75 or so faculty), and the residents get great exposure to all the surgical specialities. They also do a lot of endoscopy, which is nice. The residents have a mandatory year of research/advanced degree, so the program is automatically 6 years atleast. All the attendings are super cool. And the hospitals are fantastic as well, including the James, the Ross, and Columbus Children's.
The residents: The residents at OSU are awesome. Fun, friendly, down to earth, midwest folks (I have also heard this from people not from OSU, so I'm not just biased!). They do have to pay for parking ($$) and don't get too much money for food. They also have 2 weeks off during the first year, and 4 weeks off each year after that (but you do have to take all your weeks together during second year, which stinks).
That's all I can think of to say right now. I'm so excited to be finished with interviews! Thanks to the three of you that read this.
I will soon be completing and submitting my Rank Order List, and the waiting will begin.
I think I will continue to use this blog just for fun, random thoughts, as opposed to just my travels. We'll see if I can pick up some more readers...
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Yay, you're done with interviews!
I will definately keep reading your blog so you have at least one loyal reader here. :)
Well, it's not like I check it everyday, but periodically I pop in! I know all that travel is a pain in the butt, literally. But, now the waiting begins. You have lots of exciting things coming up--look at all those weddings you will be attending! Hopefully you will be able to travel a bit before you start your big-time work!
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