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How would you describe to applicants the camaraderie among residents?
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Great-everyone is friendly and willing to help you out. Our intern class is getting people together weekly to have a social outlet.
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Outstanding. Everyone watches each other's back. People like to support each other. People hang out with each other. Like a large family.
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We all help one another out in our program. The vast majority of us are truly team players. I feel as though I can count on my fellow residents to help me out. Plus, they are really great people!
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People are very supportive and respective here of the need for residents to have time outside of the hospital, whether that be to spend time with family, pursue sporting interests, connect with friends, etc. Residents go the extra mile to help each other get the work done and to have fun in the process! There is always someone around to bounce ideas off of when you are working a patient's plan - everyone from attendings to fellow interns are eager to share their knowledge with you.
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I think it's great! I get along really well with basically all the residents. I don't think that being in a larger program has limited the camaraderie at all.
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Outstanding camaraderie with opportunity for frequent gatherings, both large and small. Each time you start a new rotation you get a chance to renew a friendship started at the beginning of residency.
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There are frequent opportunities to hang out with other residents - there is also a range in terms of how much time particular residents choose to spend with other residents outside of the hospital. Some people having spouses and kids and prefer to spend most of their free time with family.
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Much like the rest of Minnesota, I'd say we truly are a "nice" group of people. We enjoy working together, and often spend time relaxing together too! .
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I'm continually impressed by my fellow residents - a sharp bunch!
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It is a team effort to make the work enjoyable. Always willing to help when needed - you never bear the work load alone.
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The relationship among the residents is very supportive. People are great about flexibility in switching schedules and helping each other out.
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Very friendly. The more senior residents are quite willing to support the development of the interns. As well, collegiality between equals is very strong.
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There are many different types of personalities in our residency. Each one giving there own interaction. Generally though, everyone is at least cordial and at best a riot of a good time.
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Building relationships is somewhat challenging due to the mulitple sites and rotations because you have limited repeated contact with other residents, HOWEVER, in my intern class, a lot of us have made efforts to socialize despite the challenges and I would say we have great camaraderie. I have also had good experiences connecting with residents in other classes. So overall, it takes more effort to build relationships than a smaller, one site program, but the extra effort definitely pays off.
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What do you believe is most important for applicants to know about our program?
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That we have a great program director. We are at 4 different hospitals so we get a vast array of experience, teaching.
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Diverse array of clinical experiences, all in excellent centers and with outstanding teaching across the board. You're always busy, but never “too” busy.
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Going to 4 different sites prepares us for meeting all kinds of patients and all kinds of illnesses. It makes us well-rounded.
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We see a variety of patients in a variety of settings, from academic to community-based.
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The flexibility of the program.
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My experience so far has been that this residency program is very 'Life-Friendly' - both for those of us with kids and those who don't.
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Opportunity to work and build experience providing care to children of all socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural groups in settings ranging from a county hospital to the academic center.
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Quality teaching, quality researching translating into cutting edge info. Minneapolis is a GREAT place to live.
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The first time around at each site is more difficult- just getting used to the system, but after getting over that hump you really look forward to a new locale each month. It really helps you to become more adaptable and realize that you can do your job anywhere.
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The leadership in our program is dedicated to providing the best possible learning experience during residency. They listen to our feedback and make changes to meet our needs on a regular basis.
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Residents and attendings are very supportive. We will make you feel like home, especially for those who are from areas other than the Midwest.
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Our program director is one of the best assets to the program.
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The faculty are one of our greatest strengths. The program is full of bright, dedicated physicians who enjoy teaching.
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Truly get a great variety of general and subspecialty care with attendings who are interested in teaching.
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First, that it really is different to work in 4 such varied hospitals. Second, there is more attention paid to work hours here than most other residencies.
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There are a lot of different sites, which some find difficult, but which offers a great opportunity to do many different types of pediatrics, from trauma centered and urban at HCMC to highly academic and specialized at FUMC.
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What are your interests and hobbies outside of residency?
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Family, biking, reading, going out with friends, listening to music.
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Videogames, computers, writing.
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Restaurants, hiking, poker and sporting events.
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"Going up north" to the cabin, exercise, reading, spending time with family and friends.
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Camping, volunteering, running, working on our house, getting together with friends.
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Travel, scuba diving, reading, movies.
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Family; being outdoors; shopping
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Running, biking, trying different restaurants, going to plays.
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Golf, gardening.
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Triathlons, cooking, travel.
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Rooks, yarn work, dabbling in art classes, cooking.
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Bicycling, Flying airplanes
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Recreational sports--softball, volleyball, broomball. Frequently attend the Guthrie theater. Knitting, cross-stitching, piano, reading a good novel.
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Volleyball, broomball, biking, theater, wine, living life like a normal adult
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Hockey, skiing, biking, running, etc. Cooking, reading (not medical journals), traveling.
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Visiting different parks.
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Live music, snowboarding, travel, reading, wine.
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Jogging, crosscountry skiing, walking around the lakes and by the river
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Running, biking, triathalons. Other outdoor activities like rockclimbing, camping, skiing.
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Hiking, biking, kayaking, photography
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Cooking, hiking, swing dancing, movies
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Eating! Seriously, I have greatly enjoyed all the wonderful restaurants in the Twin Cities.
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Community organizing, biking, walking in local parks/around local lakes, watching movies (independent movie theatre in town), attending community events and/or community theatre
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How long is your commute?
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Closest Site
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Farthest Site
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15 – 20 minutes
20 – 30 minutes
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86%
16%
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15 – 20 minutes
20 – 30 minutes
30 – 45 minutes
45 – 60 minutes
Greater than 60 minutes
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33%
44%
16%
9%
0%
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Do you
Rent 33%
Own 67%
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What factored into your selection of where you live?
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Location
Cost
Commute
Spouse/Partners job
School for child(ren)
Other
(community, “big small town” feel of St Paul, social scene, diverse population, wanted to be in city)
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91%
70%
67%
32%
12%
14%
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What do you enjoy about the Twin Cities?
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Restaurants
Outdoor Activities
Family/Friends/Support Network
Music
Sense of Community
Sporting Events
Theatre
Family Friendly
Cost of Living
Other (Minneapolis is a beautiful and vibrant city! parks, charming neighborhoods, entertainment)
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88%
84%
74%
56%
53%
51%
47%
46%
40%
14%
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What are your future plans?
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Fellowship
Primary Care
Undecided
Other (job, Chief Residency, Hospitalist, Possibly Doctors without borders, possibly adolescent fellowship)
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37%
21%
39%
9%
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