PHASE 3 CLERKSHIP SURVEY RESULTS

Clerkship?

Radiology

Required_Elective_or_Subinternship?

Elective

What_was_the_elective_called?

SLU radiology

Which_site_did_you_attend?

SLU

Do_you_wish_you_did_it_at_another_site?

Yes and no

Any_tips_on_preparing_for_Day_1?

None

How_was_the_driving_and_parking?

SLU

How_bad_were_the_on_call_hours?

No call

What_were_your_weekday_hours?

Your schedule changes every 4th day when you move to a different service. Arrive at 8:00am and finished by 12:00pm. No pimping and very little teaching.

What_were_your_weekend_hours?

None

What_should_we_know_about_the_attendings_and_residents?

Indifferent towards students. Not interested in teaching or answering questions. Very overworked. Many are angry secluded individuals.

Did_you_learn_any_new_procedures_or_skills?

some

What_books_were_useful_for_the_shelf_exam?

No text needed

How_was_your_shelf_exam?

NO EXAM

Did_you_have_enough_time_to_study_for_it?

NA

What_pearls_of_wisdom_should_an_incoming_student_ABSOLUTELY_know?

Bring reading material with you. Very easy rotation. Your whole grade is based on participation during 4 days with Dr. Sundaram and a 5-10 minute presentation to your co-students on the rotation.

How_would_you_rate_the_stress_level?

mellow

Are_you_now_more_or_less_interested_in_this_specialty_as_a_career?

Less

Any_other_comments?

If you are interested in really learning radiology, SLU is not a great place. I have heard that they teach more at Forest park or at other sites. The advantage is the very minimal and flexible schedule that you have at SLU radiology.

Date posted: Tue Feb 20 11:18:21 2001
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