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I just read that Seton Hall is opening a medical school with a starting class of fall 2017. What is everyone's thoughts on going to a newly opened medical school?
Things to ask:
1. Is there a hospital attached or near?
Third and fourth year are almost entirely in a hospital.
2. How far is the commute to clinical site?
3. Am I assigned to a clinical location (best case scenario) or do I have to find my own clinical sites (worst case scenario)?
i'm wondering if it's going to be MD or DO... if MD, then it would be weird having 2 MD schools within 10 minutes of each other (UMDNJ is also in the area)
i'm wondering if it's going to be MD or DO... if MD, then it would be weird having 2 MD schools within 10 minutes of each other (UMDNJ is also in the area)
I read this story on NJ.com too. I get the feeling that it's most likely a MD school. I also like that it's immediately affiliated with a good hospital and solid university so I think it should be a good option.
And as a resident of NJ I can attest that this is not a cheap place to live and that area is one of the least affordable. Either it is affordable and it is a terrible area or it is a great place and is extremely expensiveits only downside will be its cost to attend. SHU ugrad is already an expensive uni to attend, and i can't imagine how much they'd charge you for their med school
And as a resident of NJ I can attest that this is not a cheap place to live and that area is one of the least affordable. Either it is affordable and it is a terrible area or it is a great place and is extremely expensive
The proposed medical school is going to be in Nutley which is 25 minutes (16 minutes without traffic) so it is a little closer...not to mention the questionable safety of the area. did a quick search and found that Hackensack hospital is 45 mins from SHU... that'll be a fun commute to 3rd and 4th years for those who attend
The proposed medical school is going to be in Nutley
It says they are taking part of the Hoffmann La Roche campus which is in Nutley
I'm guessing MD and Cooper recently opened in Camden which is right across the river from 4 or 5 MD programs in Philly
Would you prefer Rutgers-NJMS or Rutgers-RWJMS (it's Rutgers now that they merged. UMDNJ has ceased to exist)in that case, id rather go to umdnj if i stay in state. not worth breaking the bank unless you live in northern jersey
Things to ask:
1. Is there a hospital attached or near?
Third and fourth year are almost entirely in a hospital.
2. How far is the commute to clinical site?
3. Am I assigned to a clinical location (best case scenario) or do I have to find my own clinical sites (worst case scenario)?
While I sense sarcasm, Princeton having a med school is unlikely. They pride themselves on focusing on undergrads and not having professional schoolsAnother new med school in Jersey?
...in coming news, Princeton to announce plans to found new med school.
1. There's always a hospital somewhere. LCME isn't going to give a go to a school without at least a tentative agreement for 3rd year rotations.
2. This is debatable. At the majority of schools you're going to be at varying locations for clinical years. Your commute will vary based on where you choose to live.
3. I've never heard of an LCME school forcing students to find their own clinical sites.
Do you think you would suffer come Match Day by choosing a new school or can you prove yourself with the Step exams?One of the problems new schools have is finding their "sea legs" and figuring out how to deliver curricular content. On the plus side, people who are entrepreneurial or like being pioneers have the chance to build something.
Do you think you would suffer come Match Day by choosing a new school or can you prove yourself with the Step exams?
1+2. When I was applying, I wanted a school IN or immediately next to a hospital where clinical rotations would occur. I found one. Look at Quinnipiac for a school with a 2 hour (in traffic) commute to clinical sites.
3. Look at NYMC for a school that makes you find your own sites. They have contracts with hospitals, but you compete with your classmates for spots. I luckily found a school where you are placed, no competition, at the same hospital.
Absolutely thr truth. ..HORRIBLE COST OF LIVING IN NJ PERIOD.And as a resident of NJ I can attest that this is not a cheap place to live and that area is one of the least affordable. Either it is affordable and it is a terrible area or it is a great place and is extremely expensive