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What is your in-state status?:
Out of state
On what date did the interview take place?:
2/1/2010
How do you rank this residency among ALL other residencies?:
5 out of 10
How do you rank this residency among other residencies to which you've applied?:
5 out of 10
What is your ranking of this program's facilities?:
10 out of 10
What is your ranking of this program's location?:
2 out of 10
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?:
2 out of 10
What was the stress level of the interview?:
7 out of 10
How do you think you did?:
6 out of 10
How did the interview impress you?:
Neutral
How long was the interview?:
10 minutes
How many people interviewed you?:
4
What was the style of the interview?:
One-on-one
What impressed you positively?:
Great facilities, great cases, great reputation, financial stability, several important and well known anesthesiology faculty, a whole anesthesiology research department where residents and medical students can do rotations, anesthesiology run intern year which is suppose to be really good, all the fellowships one would want including one of the biggest pain dept in the country and a well respected CT fellowship Report as inappropriate
What impressed you negatively?:
Residents do not seem happy, they admitted to being overworked and not appreciated by the department. This place seems to be very profit driven. A lot of FMGs in the program, probably around 40%, but most of them are very experienced and qualified to be there. Atmosphere at the clinic is not relaxed, everyone seems to be stressed out and somewhat aggressive. No alcohol allowed at the pre interview dinner, they test you for nicotine (urine test); these things are OK but adds a different feel to the place. Cleveland is probably one of the worst cities I have ever visited; dirty, broken down, dangerous. Report as inappropriate
How was your interview day? Please summarize.:
Dinner a night before at a nice restaurant but everything is super regulated and somewhat rigid (portions are 1/2 of a normal size, no alcohol). Interview starts at 7:30 with intro by a new PD and a new Chair. Chair is a pretty powerful and respected guy who surely wants to improve this place. 4 one on one interviews lasting 10 minutes each or so, somewhat relaxed. lunch with residents who seemed to be very stressed and tired and said things during our meeting that gave all of us a pause. Finally closing remarks by PD and a tour of the hospital which stretches for miles. Report as inappropriate
What was your primary mode of travel?:
Automobile
What was your total time spent traveling?:
4-6 hours
What airport did you use?:
no
Where did you stay?:
At program supplied housing
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?:
Intercontinental
How would you rate the hotel?:
10 out of 10
Would you recommend the hotel?:
Yes
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?:
< $100
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