My Schedule

Your intern year will be typical of most Gen surg years. Wake early between 4:00 and 5:30. Minimal preround, then round quickly. Surgeries start 7:30 or so. As an Intern you are expected to operate, not simply hold a retractor. That's the great part. Generally home by 6:00-8:00 PM and you take call every 3rd to every 5th depending on your rotation. Urology is home call and it is q2 with alternating weekends for the entire program.

My Learning Experience

The faculty at UNM are the most approachable faculty I have ever dealt with. They will take the time to discuss patient issues with you as well as talk about your research options. I don't say this lightly, these are people that I would enjoy going out and having a few beers with...

My Life and Environment

The residents are also a great benefit to the program. I have never seen gen surg residents that like each other as much as this group. There is a get together at least once a month. The Urology residency seems small when you read the number (6) but really it has 10 because the lower level residents in general surgery attend all the urology conferences and get togethers. I couldn't be happier with the staff and people I am working with.

– Posted 10/06/01