I would absolutely not choose this program if I had to reapply. They do not encourage us in our careers-if you want to do anything besides stay at CMC you are simply out of options. The program director is hostile and vindictive. Most of the graduates do not end up going into fellowships, simply because we are not allowed time off to go do interviews.
My Schedule
Wards-typically come in at 6:30 to 7 am and leave at 5, unless on call. We have a significant problem with patient load, so when you are on call it's very difficult to meet the thirty hour work limit. Residents typically end up coming in too early or staying too late. As third years, we take call in the PICU without an attending-it's a 12 bed unit. I have had a very difficult time getting the attending in when I need him. We end up taking call about once a week, although it often comes to Q3 as 3rd years in the PICU.
My Learning Experience
Most of the faculty are great-the exception being the program director. She definitely has her favorites, and is fairly disorganized as well. Teaching takes place on rounds and in didactic lunchtime sessions. Again, the faculty are all the strength-with the exception of the program director.
My Life and Environment
Love the camaraderie among my classmates and I, but due to the hostile work environment fostered by our program director I really wish I had never come here. Our program values work above education-I can't even get a day off to do a job interview for next year, so I'm really running into problems. They require you to take vacation for your job interviews as well. Also away rotations. Belittling residents occurs almost daily by our program director-she is very unsupportive and insensitive to resident needs.
– Posted 11/12/07
Overall Rating2
Teaching
3
Atmosphere
1
Research
1
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If you want a big academic program this probably isn't the place for you. We do, however, get to do teaching (that is one of the big misconceptions of this program). We have UNC-Chapel Hill medical students rotate through our hospital. The benefits here are fantastic! No fellowship programs in this hospital.
My Schedule
I'm a new intern and have started in the NICU so my schedule is a little more taxing than the other interns. Typically you arrive early enough to see your patients before rounds (usually about 7am). Most of us are out by 5pm. Workload isn't too bad. Interns in the NICU cap at 10 patients and I'm not sure of the numbers on the wards. The ward patients are divided up depending on if they are teaching, staff or follow only patients. The amount of time dedicated to each varies. Scutwork is really kept to a minimum from what I hear. In the NICU you do draw your own blood which for some is intimidating but if you like procedures it's something that might appeal to you.
My Learning Experience
The faculty are great. I have met most of them and they are always available to help you out. I haven't actually worked with anyone but the neonatology group but the rest of the residents say they are great to work with.
My Life and Environment
The program is small so all the residents get to know each other. The seniors try and look out for the interns as much as possible. The hospital is great and with the addition of the new children's hospital it will be a great place to do residency. There are no foreign graduates in our program. Our class is great. We're only in our first month but we go out together at least once a week. Charlotte is a great city with lots to do. Most of the people in Charlotte are not actually from Charlotte so everyone knows what it's like to move to a new city and therefore are pretty friendly.
– Posted 07/10/05
Overall Rating4
Teaching
4
Atmosphere
5
Research
4
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