Perhapsby Anonymous (no login)Just a thought but perhaps the reason you can not acquire a residency when you are "old" is for the same reason you couldn't when you were young. If even one half of the attitude you have on this forum appeared during your residency interview, why would you expect to match. Residency directors want mature, confident, ethical, politically sensitive individuals who have sound thought processes. Grades are only one part. If the person has a strong clinical approach isn't arrogant and is liked by the patients, nursing/attending staff then they are a good choice. We do care who we select. We hope that they will be able to succeed and train the next generation. Do I care about the age? Of course not? If someone you described as "old" sincerely wanted to return to improve their training to help others and demonstrated a good work ethic and current knowledge then they would have an equal shot. But if they were only there for selfish reasons, arrogant, had a chip on their shoulder, or despised their chosen profession, why should I give away a spot for a new graduate who cares and loves their profession. My opinion.... from IP address 64.12.96.200 Goto Forum Home |
| Response Title | Author and Date |
| Who "loves" podiatry? Chips on Shoulder Justified | Jab on Feb 13, 11:43 AM |
| That explains it | Anonymous on Feb 13, 8:35 PM |
| What/who are "politically sensitive individuals?" | jab on Feb 13, 1:03 PM |
| Politically sensitive | Anonymous on Feb 13, 8:44 PM |
| What if an attending is doing something unethical/illegal? | h.t. on Feb 17, 1:02 PM |
| Agreed | anonymous on Feb 19, 1:14 PM |
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