[cgearhart]

I agree about the TAs -- actually that was part of my point. Once the pool of TAs begins to scale they will have an easier time continuing to provide the courses with lower time investment from the professor of record than resident classes (since lectures do not have to be repeatedly provided).

One of the questions still open in my mind is whether networking through the OMS will be as valuable as resident programs. Anecdotally, I haven't been able to generate any useful leads so far, but that may be as much on me as the program. (I'm interested in other opportunities, but I have a well-paid, stable job that is far away from any tech hubs...so I'm not desperate, and it's challenging to find opportunities that fit for both parties.)