Private medical schools vs. state schools

[TrueDoc1]

I would like to know if going to a state school, like Robert Wood Johnson would be worse then going to a private school like Dartmouth. I know that there is a big differance in ranking, but does this differance really matter when applying for residency or is it mostly about board scores, recomedations etc. There's also a big differance in tuition.

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[skiz knot]

I would like to know if going to a state school, like Robert Wood Johnson would be worse then going to a private school like Dartmouth. I know that there is a big differance in ranking, but does this differance really matter when applying for residency or is it mostly about board scores, recomedations etc. There's also a big differance in tuition.

You haven't even been accepted, right? Apply to both. State schools are fine, even lowly RWJ

 

[exmike]

i'm not sure what difference in ranking you are referring to. I assure you that the residency PD doesnt have a US News guide pinned up on his wall when determining applicants.

 

[Jamaican MD]

I mean, if the student from State School if superior to the student from Private School, what do you think? I firmly believe it's not about the school; it's about the student. Focus on getting into a residency based on merit, not by hiding behind a reputable school name.