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AnonymousCAresident
I'm currently waiting to hear back from Miami Miller. Money is not a huge factor. I'm interested in competitive specialty or IM subspecialty. If I don't get off the waitlist or get rejected to Miami Miller, I'll be attending Jefferson, but in a perfect world let's say I was accepted to all 3.
University of Washington - (Waitlist)
Pros:
-So many research opportunities
-P/F pre-clinicals
-Strong departments and perceived prestige
-West Coast best coast
-Closest to home and significant other
Cons:
-If I get off alternate list I'll probably be sent off to Spokane for my first 18 months, and I'm not too fond of a rural smaller location (kind of mitigates the lure of all the research opportunities hat UW Seattle offers)
Thomas Jefferson University (accepted)
Pros:
-Loved the interview day, student's seemed happy
-Center city Philly is bustling
-H/P/F
Cons:
-Not as much research, mid-tier ranking and prestige
-Although money isn't a huge factor, it is something to consider flying across the country from home and being 10-15K more expensive than the other two schools per year
University of Miami (Awaiting interview results)
Pros:
-Ryder Trauma, Jackson Memorial Hospital
-24 hour clinical volunteering in any department in health systems complex
-Clinical research opportunities are strong and bountiful
-Encountering patients other students read about in their textbooks
Cons:
-I'm not fluent in Spanish, may be difficult having to find a translator all the time with patient contact (could be a pro in brushing up my medical spanish tho)
-Hybrid pass/fail and numerical grades after exams aka not P/F at all
-Far from home
Summary: I think if I were accepted to all 3 schools I would choose U Miami, then UW Spokane then TJU at this moment. If I get into UW Seattle somehow then it would be my top choice. I know I can't go wrong with TJU though, so I feel very fortunate to have a solid school no matter what. I appreciate your opinions!
University of Washington - (Waitlist)
Pros:
-So many research opportunities
-P/F pre-clinicals
-Strong departments and perceived prestige
-West Coast best coast
-Closest to home and significant other
Cons:
-If I get off alternate list I'll probably be sent off to Spokane for my first 18 months, and I'm not too fond of a rural smaller location (kind of mitigates the lure of all the research opportunities hat UW Seattle offers)
Thomas Jefferson University (accepted)
Pros:
-Loved the interview day, student's seemed happy
-Center city Philly is bustling
-H/P/F
Cons:
-Not as much research, mid-tier ranking and prestige
-Although money isn't a huge factor, it is something to consider flying across the country from home and being 10-15K more expensive than the other two schools per year
University of Miami (Awaiting interview results)
Pros:
-Ryder Trauma, Jackson Memorial Hospital
-24 hour clinical volunteering in any department in health systems complex
-Clinical research opportunities are strong and bountiful
-Encountering patients other students read about in their textbooks
Cons:
-I'm not fluent in Spanish, may be difficult having to find a translator all the time with patient contact (could be a pro in brushing up my medical spanish tho)
-Hybrid pass/fail and numerical grades after exams aka not P/F at all
-Far from home
Summary: I think if I were accepted to all 3 schools I would choose U Miami, then UW Spokane then TJU at this moment. If I get into UW Seattle somehow then it would be my top choice. I know I can't go wrong with TJU though, so I feel very fortunate to have a solid school no matter what. I appreciate your opinions!
