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PGY3 Overall Rating: 08-Jul- 2010 Teaching: Atmosphere: Research: Schedule I'd say workload is average here. Ward days at the new University Hospital start around 7-8 and at the VA start at 8am-8:30. Usually we have specialty clinic each day e.g. monday - continuity, Tuesday epilepsy, Wednesday stroke, Thursday Movement disorders etc. Then we round after lunch. We also have a block set aside each Wednesday afternoon for didactics and Grand Rounds. The vast majority of our call is taken from home and call is front-loaded. You can literally go running with your dog in Wash Park or go out to dinner while you are on call. You will also take non-call months on the wards. Teaching You will get expert instruction in every neuro specialty in part due to our larger faculty roster. There are even specialists in esoteric fields like neuro-virology. For those who care, they also publish routinely in the most prestigious journals and there are tons of clinical trials going on at any one time. The faculty here are the some of the most approachable attendings that I met during interviews and they all LOVE their job. It's obvious. Most all of them are also intent on research, so that avenue will provide lots of opportunities if you're interested. It's also terrific to have so much exposure to specialty clinics early on. We have really strong neuro-ophtho instruction, and lots of practice with procedural stuff, Botox injections, etc. We also have a good amount of surgical epilepsy patients. It's actually really awesome to spend time with them socially outside of the work environment too. I think they're generally just happy people in part because they are happy with their work. Atmosphere Our PD must have a knack for picking really awesome people - academically and socially. Everybody is unbelievably helpful and outgoing. Also, the Aurora hospital is gorgeous - has unbelievable views, stained glass windows, and actually really good food! There's a good mix of single and married residents. Plus, living in Denver, there are a TON of things to do outside of work. Rockclimbing, the best parks in the country, lots of dogs, lots of bars, coffee shops, bookstores, good music scene, skiing, artsy-events, great food. Anything you're into - you won't have trouble finding others with the same interests. Conclusion Pros: Residents are really intelligent and accomplished, but also very normal and awesome to be around. Faculty are happy and have "snobby" credentials and will help you with all of your interests. The new hosptial is pretty fancy and has a great atmosphere. Home call is sweet. $950 educational allowance (more if you're presenting) and 3 weeks vacation + 1 week for conference. Graduates go anywhere they want for fellowship. Lots of electives early on. Nationally really well respected. And of course - the mountains. Cons: We work at 3 hospitals, so it takes time to get accustomed to each system. Most of our lectures take place one day each week - could be good or bad depending on your preferences. We work as a consult service only and don't directly admit many of our own patients (again good or bad). This program was actually my second choice, but after being here for 3 years, I'm really glad the cards fell as they did.

--- Overall Rating: 08-Jun- 2010 Teaching: Atmosphere: Research: Schedule Mutihospital program with three new modern hospitals on the new campus, a 4th hospital (VA) building there for occupancy in 2013 and the city hospital (Denver health) about 15 min away. Reasonable call schedule with ~15 resident adukt program and 6 pediatric (typically 5 adult/2peds yr). University hospital is tertiary care with epilepsy monitoring unit, neurointensive care, specialty clinics etc. VA is mostly outpatient with ~4 clinics/wk during rotations. Denver health provides a 'city hospital' experience but in modern surroundings. Teaching Top notch faculty with busiest clinical areas epilepsy, movement disorders, neuroimmunology and neuromuscular. Has two neuro-ophthalmologists and two neuro-oncologists in less common subspecialty areas as well as several with interest in CBS infections. Formal didactics include weekly grand rounds, weekly didactic multi-hour afternoon lecture series. Regular journal clubsin evening at faculty members' houses. Atmosphere Great camaraderie obvious among resident group. They are involved on resident selection committee, dinners with visiting candidates nitebefore etc. The environment is terrific as all major hospitals and research now at brand new campus- VA moving (building in progress) leaving only Denver health off-site. Hospitals are expanding on- site reflecting increased demand etc. Few/no FMGs noted. Fellowships in most areas-eg epilepsy, ms, movement disorders, stroke, etc. Denver and Rocky mtns provide great 'outside of work' setting for almost any outdoor activity- hiking, climbing, biking, skiing, fishing, etc. Young and healthy well-educated population with vibrant downtown social and cultural scene etc. Conclusion Best program in Midwest - with great faculty covering all areas, modern new facilities, abundant fellowship and research opportunities and great location. Residents seem pleased with quality of training, faculty availability and teaching. Most grads do fellowship.

Intern Overall Rating: 18-Mar- 2010 Teaching: Atmosphere: Research: Schedule Although we definitely stay busy, our call schedule provides us more flexibility. Unlike other programs that only grant home call to senior residents, all PYG years take call from home. Usually I end up having to go in to the hospital every 3-4 calls. Teaching The faculty here is definitely top notch. Many of them are nationally or internationally renowed experts in a wide variety of fields. Some programs really focus on only one area of neurology and have come to be known as "the epilepsy place" or "the MS place" but there is an expansive and inclusive staff here with heaviweights in just about all areas. They all are intent on teaching. When asked questions, they rarely answer with one sentence, but rather will give you and answer followed by evidence-based commentary. Further, we have regular didactic lectures given by home faculty, residents, and guest lecturers. There are countless research opportunities in every area of the specialty, which makes getting pulications quite a bit easier. There is also a lot of autonomy here, you really work with, not under, your attendings, and gain the confidence to make your own choices. However, support is always available when needed. Atmosphere your co-residents can make a great program stink or make a weak program liveable. I never thought I'd meet such a closeknit group here. We all get along and frequently spend time together outside of medicine. The flexible schedule certainly allows for time away from work - what's the point of moving to Denver if you can't have time to enjoy the nightlife and the mountains?! All current residents graduated from US medical schools. Conclusion This program stood out to me during interviews because it was a solid and highly respected program across the board - not *just* in certain areas of neurology. The residents never have difficulty matching to the fellowship of their choice in the location of their choice, whether they choose to stay in Denver or go to places like Hopkins and graduates appear to be highly sought after in the private world. Further, UC offers a number of fellowships, unlike programs that only offer 1 or 2. One of the only drawbacks is that call first year is frequent, but at the same time, it's from home so really not a stressful experience. In addition, this program is located in an incredible city with awesome nightlight, a good music scene, lots of microbreweries, and, of course, the great outdoors. Plus, the cost of living is another attractive feature.

No Position Overall Rating: 29-Feb- 2000 Schedule I am a resident (PGY-2) at UCHSC/neuro I did my internal medicine year here, as well. Program PROS: (1)Unique to UC, we have 4-6 months of subspecialty clinics in our first year, which is great exposure to expert opinion and unusual diagnoses. (2)Four different hospitals (university, VA, general, childrens) gives good case variety. (3)Attendings are approachable, interested in teaching, and incredibly well-trained. (4)Rocky Mountains. (5)Co-residents are cooperative and helpful. (6)Internal medicine year is tough but provides an excellent basis in medicine. (7)Rocky Mountains. (8)We are our own department, so decisions are made for us by our faculty. (9)Conference travel and book budget is $875 a year. (10)Department pays for state licensure and DEA. CONS of this program: (1)Variety of hospitals does spread us a little thin at times, as there are 10-12 adult neurology residents at a time to cover all of that call. (2)No headache specialists at UC. (3)Nothing else is unique to UC - university months tend to be spent filling out paperwork for the bean counters, general hospital months are punctuated by caring for alcohol withdrawals, but nothing stands out as a particular strike against UC.