orthohopeful OSRR Junior Posts: 29 (11/19/01 12:07:34 pm) Reply Southern California programs I looked through all the old posts and found very little about the so-cal programs. I have interview offers from UCLA and USC, but they conflict with other interviews so I'm trying to decide which ones to do. Any info about these (you know, call schedules, operative experience, malignancy, perks, etc) Thanks for anyone who will help and good luck to everyone! scottydogs OSRR Intern Posts: 18 (11/20/01 1:43:17 pm) Reply So Cal Congrats on your interviews. I'm in the same boat as you on this one. I have heard that USC is more trauma heavy, big program (10 residents per year), but you operate your butt off (maybe too much if that is possible). Having said that, a guy from my school matched there last year and he loved/loves it. Heard UCLA is pretty good, although ?? op experience. I guess I'm opting for the UCLA interview because I don't want to be a complete trauma monkey for 5 years and the interview date doesn't conflict with other stuff as much. Tough call, though. I'm still certainly open to suggestions if they are out there. Best of luck -- Scottydogs. Mr Sparkle OSRR Intern Posts: 7 (11/21/01 8:55:26 pm) Reply USC V. UCLA (27-0) USC (27) : LOTS and LOTS of OR time!!!! You will DO cases and not just see or read about them! Ideal program for those who want to operate. Bad program for those who like to read and do research. UCLA (0): LOTS and LOTS of observation time!!!! You will READ and SEE many cases. Ideal program for the researcher. Lassie1234 OSRR Newbie Posts: 2 (11/22/01 12:05:26 am) Reply Re: Southern California programs Ortho surgery is difficult enough during residency. Why make it so difficult by going to a program like USC? I really have a hard time understanding why people would choose residencies like Boston U or USC when their schedules are so horrible. I much prefer Stanford's schedule. All home call! tibfib OSRR Newbie Posts: 4 (11/22/01 11:45:59 am) Reply Re: Southern California programs are irvine, UCLA, and USC the only CA programs offering interviews right now?