medguy
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(2/11/01 10:25:32 pm)
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Wisconsin
Any info on this program? Seriously considering it.
Thanks
OrthoDoc
ezOP
Posts: 27
(2/12/01 4:21:12 pm)
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Re: Wisconsin
Assuming you are talking about the University of Wisconsin. Being an alumnus of that program, I have
not much to say other than "thumbs up". It is an excellent program with a great life style. It tends to
cater to families and there are not many single residents. Madison is a fantastic place to live, lots of
outdoor activities, water skiing, sailing, biking, etc... And yes you have time to pursue those things.
However, you have to like snow. There has been several new staff added in the last couple of years and
the long term chairman Andrew McBeath, retired last year and it is now headed by Tom Zdeblick, MD who
is well known in the spine world. The junior call schedule is q8 and senior call is q4. There are two 3
month private rotations that are essentially technical skills labs. You do a lot of operating very early in
your training. You will come out of the program very well trained and can do about anything you want.
The only significant weakness is there is not much training in acute hand (soft tissue), however, that
makes call a little easier to swallow on some days. The program remains extremely competitive and
usually matches in their top ten. Signing up for a rotation may increase your odds if you find a resident
who likes you and is willing to push for you. Good luck.
medguy
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Posts: 4
(2/13/01 8:45:34 am)
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Wisc
Thanks for the information. I am a 4th year trying to figure out my rank list. Your insight really helped!
