What are the types of things I should consider when assembling my rank order list?
Different people will have different expectations of a program and its location. It is appropriate to take into account any/all factors that would affect you/your familys happiness in regards to a residency program. (4) All people will have different things that are important to them but here is a list of things that you may not have thought were as important but may be crucial to your decision making. (3) • Morale of current residents • Current accreditation status • Board passing rates • Program quality • Program size • Educational structure including required rotations, formal curriculum(lecture schedule), informal teaching, support systems • Clinical responsibilities (call schedule, supervisory structure) • Opportunities for research • Opportunities to teach • Evaluation processes • Program type (academic or community based) • Opportunities to interact with other residencies at the institution • Reputation of the program director and other faculty members • Success of graduates in
