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Absolutely do audition rotations, IF you are good in person. For most people, audition rotations really help them standout. However, for a few candidates, it sinks them entirely. This is where a good mentor or advisor at your home institution comes into play. We always meet one or two out of the...

I completely agree. I have seen bigger and more egregious problems (I do Chart review for several regional and state entities) with FM doing OB. It’s mostly with them getting in way over their head and not realizing it until it’s too late. I’m not saying that they are all bad, but when a...

It’s glorious! I work 24 hr shifts. I make the same as I made in private practice. I have a great lifestyle. You have to be very disciplined about sleep and taking care of yourself, but I had less sleep in private practice (experiences will vary). I will never go back. That being said, it’s...

I am faculty at an OBGYN academic program. In OBGYN, there is an association with the CREOG (ITE) score and passing the first part of board certification (written boards). So, many programs in OB place a strong emphasis on the score to motivate the residents to study. If a program has a lower...

The program is off probation and now has a 4 year accreditation. The current PD, Dr Stumpf, came on board to fix the issues with the program about two years ago. He is a former member of many big national committees and a recent chair of an ACOG committee. I believe that this is the third...