Guest zachman17 Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Anyone done it? Anyone doing it this upcoming year? Thoughts/opinoins? I'll be starting this residency in early July... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RUSH2112 Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Hey Zachman17, Let me know how you like the program as you are going through it. I will be starting PA school this fall and am interested in doing a residency. There are two Michigan residency programs I am considering - general surgery in Grand Rapids and cardio near Ann Arbor/Ypsilanty. Ortho also sounds appealing. Thanks, Rush2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8orlife Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hey Zachman17,Let me know how you like the program as you are going through it. I will be starting PA school this fall and am interested in doing a residency. There are two Michigan residency programs I am considering - general surgery in Grand Rapids and cardio near Ann Arbor/Ypsilanty. Ortho also sounds appealing. Thanks, Rush2112 Same here, Zach. I will begin PA school in August and am interested in the Ortho Residency. Please let me know how it is. Thanks Claude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8orlife Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Zach, What do you think helped you the most in getting accepted into the residency? Was it great recommendation letters, excellent scores from PA School, special contacts, etc.? What type of applicants are they looking for? I notice that you are relatively young; do they want younger PA's who've just graduated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatompki Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I would be interested in the above information as well, as I am interested in applying the the residency program. I am especially interested in if they are interested in younger graduates or would consider someone who, like me, graduated 4 yrs ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zachman17 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I think the main thing that the program looks for is someone who really wants to go into ortho. They will take people of any age with any background that shows a strong desire to pursure ortho. I think in my class of six the average age is 29 or so. We also come from all parts of the country - WI, MI, CO, WA, and IL. If anyone is interested in this residency, let me know and I can pass on contact information for the program directors. Any other questions, just let me know. -Zach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatompki Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Zach- You've got mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driven Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 bump!! i am hoping more people will add to this thread. I got accepted into the Ortho program. Yay!!! :o) I will be starting in july of 2008. Anyone else starting soon, or will still be there in the 2008- 2009 period? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainiac Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Anyone still on here from this thread? How was your residency @ IL bone/Jt? Any suggestions? Thoughts? You can also PM me --- thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffhud Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Just wondering if anyone on the forum has any experience with this residency. Just got my aplication sent off in the mail for the 2010 cycle. Its a nervous waiting game again just like applying for PA school. Just wanted to know any first hand experiences of the residency experience at IBJI. Also wondering how the interview/acceptance process experience was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ccopeland Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Anyone done it? Anyone doing it this upcoming year? Thoughts/opinoins? I'll be starting this residency in early July... I would love to hear your thoughts on the training you are getting. I will be graduation from my PA school in May and would like to apply for the program at Ill. Bone and Joint Institute. I am from Indiana and this program is only 4 hour from my house. I would also like to know how the application process went and what your thoughts are on what made you successful over other candidates.... You know.... How competitive was the application process. Lastly. How are you doing with the cost of living in Chicago with the pay they are giving. One more thing. What are your work days like. I have a wife and 2 kids. If I get into a residency will I be saying good by to them for the next 12 months or what. Best regards. Charles L. Copeland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffhud Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I can not comment on what makes a successful candidate of this residency but my friends who have completed other residencies including ortho have informed me of the expected work hours. I believe as a resident you should expect to push the 80 hour work week allowed and that you will be spending one 24 hour period per week of in house call. The idea is that the time you are away from the hospital is time you are not learning. I think it would be hard with a family and two kids but definately should not hold you back from applying if this is what you want to do. I have applied and hope maybe to see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBird Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I'm curious to know what some of the typical days are like for the PA residents in this program? Is it a good mix of O.R. and clinical experience? heavy on the clinical side? typical duties during procedures? any and all other info would be interesting to know. And I think there definititely need to be more Ortho Residencies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffhud Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Is there anyone on this forum who has completed or interviewed for the Ortho residency at IBIJ. I am interviewing in 1 week for a position and am excited about it. I would just like to hear how previous residents have enjoyed their experience from this residency and how it helped them down the line in their careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charle007 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Jeff did u get accepted.. how did it go man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffhud Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I did. I will be starting this fall and am very excited. It is a top notch program that exposes it residents to many learning experiences and opportunities. No competition with medical residents at all. Only staff with PA residents. If you are interested in more information you may send me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffhud Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I think it was a combination of the above. A good letter of reccomendation especially from an ortho supervising physician, good grades, and having a passion for ortho will make a student very competative, They must want to sacrafice their time and some salary for a year but it is well worth it for the experience which pays off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmostoy Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Jeff, How did the IBJI residency go??? Im in the class of '13 and am very much interested in IBJI PA Ortho residency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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