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Oct 21, 2009 01:36 PM

Thoughts on Different CRNA programs: UPenn Vs. Georgetown Vs. VCU

by Jross34

I'm hope somone can share their opinions and insight into some questions I have regarding different programs. I have recently been accepted into UPenn's CRNA program for 2010. I also am going to interview at Georgetown and VCU. My question is how important are the rankings of programs? How are programs ranked? How do these schools stack up against each other? Does anyone have any first hand experience regarding these schools. I am perfectly happy going to UPenn but if I were to get into both Georgetown and VCU I need further info to make a decision. I know VCU is # 1 but when push comes to shove is it that much better of a program than UPenn (ranked 26). Thanks for your response!


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from CRNA2007
Old Oct 21, 2009, 05:19 PM

Default Re: Thoughts on Different CRNA programs: UPenn Vs. Georgetown Vs. VCU
My partner is a graduate of Georgetown. He said schooling there was brutal. But, he is one of the best CRNAs I have ever seen. If he is indicative of the quality of CRNAs that Georgetown produces I would'nt hesitate to take a slot in the program if it was offered.
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Old Oct 29, 2009, 11:53 PM

Default Re: Thoughts on Different CRNA programs: UPenn Vs. Georgetown Vs. VCU
I am currently in my first year at the Univ. of Pittsburgh. I absolutely love it. The faculty is amazing, the facilities are also amazing, and the clinical experience is second to none. It is such a supportive environment.

I got an interview at Georgetown last year and turned it down because I heard some negative things about the program from people in the program.

Don't worry about the rankings. Go where you feel the best fit. If you like where you are you will end up a lot happier!
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