fizziepanda
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After getting into Keck in November, I just got off the waitlist for Utah. I'm leaning Keck, but want to make an informed decision. Any feedback is appreciated.
USC Keck
Pros
Utah SOM
Pros
Summary: Keck would offer a lot of experiences and seems like a stronger program, but it would be in LA and farther away from my mom/family. My partner could keep their job if we moved to LA, which would be easier in terms of relocating. Both programs are expensive given I may have to pay full COA for both.
USC Keck
Pros
- Curriculum
- P/F pre-clinicals
- NBME-based exams
- 1.5 years
- Diverse experiences
- LAC hospital rotations would be WILD
- Good feeling about students I met
- Seems like students are cared for
- My partner can keep their job
- Closer to my partner's family
- Easier relocation
- Expensive ~~$435,368 for four years
- Living in LA seems overwhelming
- Traffic seems like a nightmare
- Don't necessarily want to match into a CA residency
Utah SOM
Pros
- Solid program
- P/F preclinicals
- Closer to my mom
- Salt Lake City seems comfortable
- Great for hiking, skiing
- Harder relocation
- I missed admitted student's day, and it's harder to find out more specific information about this program
- Expensive ~~$401,324 for four years
- While I qualify for Idaho in-state tuition, the state of Idaho will force me to pay back the difference if I do not practice in Idaho, which I have no intention of
- Red state (I am LGBTQ)
- My partner could likely not keep their job
Summary: Keck would offer a lot of experiences and seems like a stronger program, but it would be in LA and farther away from my mom/family. My partner could keep their job if we moved to LA, which would be easier in terms of relocating. Both programs are expensive given I may have to pay full COA for both.