Fortunate to have been accepted to both schools but very much on the fence. My pros/cons list is limited to my knowledge of the schools so if you have any info to add please do!
Drexel - Pros
- New building looks nice
- Like Philly, down to get out and go to a new city
- Independent learning heavy and only required to go into campus 2-3x per week during preclinical years
- really liked my student interview, the vibes seemed good
Drexel Cons
- Clinical rotations: not exactly sure about this but it doesn't sound optimal. I want to match to a fairly competitive specialty and I am worried about how the lotto system might impact that
- COA: about the same as NYMC tho
- reputation - seems to get a lot of hate online
NYMC Pros
- Close to home (around 30 mins) and won't be in a rush to find housing
- Regeneron next door - I'm into biotech and pharma. Wonder if this is actually a real thing or just a selling point and if I would have a problem finding similar opportunities in a much bigger city like Philly
- Match list seems good (not sure how it compares to Drexel aside from much more in NY)
- Clinical rotations in the city possibly?
NYMC cons
- maybe too close to home. I want a new vibe and experience
- Valhalla seems really boring. The surrounding areas aren't much better IMO.
Would really appreciate some insight! If there are any current students at either school, id love to chat
Drexel - Pros
- New building looks nice
- Like Philly, down to get out and go to a new city
- Independent learning heavy and only required to go into campus 2-3x per week during preclinical years
- really liked my student interview, the vibes seemed good
Drexel Cons
- Clinical rotations: not exactly sure about this but it doesn't sound optimal. I want to match to a fairly competitive specialty and I am worried about how the lotto system might impact that
- COA: about the same as NYMC tho
- reputation - seems to get a lot of hate online
NYMC Pros
- Close to home (around 30 mins) and won't be in a rush to find housing
- Regeneron next door - I'm into biotech and pharma. Wonder if this is actually a real thing or just a selling point and if I would have a problem finding similar opportunities in a much bigger city like Philly
- Match list seems good (not sure how it compares to Drexel aside from much more in NY)
- Clinical rotations in the city possibly?
NYMC cons
- maybe too close to home. I want a new vibe and experience
- Valhalla seems really boring. The surrounding areas aren't much better IMO.
Would really appreciate some insight! If there are any current students at either school, id love to chat