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Hi everyone! I was recently accepted off the waitlist at Georgetown and now need to decide between Georgetown and Rush by Monday. I would really appreciate any insight, especially from current students/recent graduates or anyone familiar with Georgetown’s culture and clinical environment. I am...

Hello! I am, of course, very grateful to have more than one acceptance. However, as the time to decide gets closer, I find myself going back and forth between these two options quite a bit. While I am not 100% sure what speciality I might want to pursue, I do know that I would like to keep my...

Hi all, I’m fortunate to be choosing between UVA, SUNY Downstate, and NYMC. I’m interested in academic neurosurgery/neuroscience research, though I know interests can change. At first, I thought UVA was close to a no-brainer based on fit, research, and student experience. However, I asked a...

I'm currently living in California and would like to match into a West Coast neurosurgical program. Assume no financial scholarships. UC Davis: Pros: Close to home and family support system (Sacramento area) True Pass/Fail for both preclinical AND core clerkships (huge for wellness/Step 2...

Hello all, I've been having some trouble weighing between the two acceptances I got this cycle. Both of the curriculums feel very similar to each other after visiting both locations, so it's mainly down to the finances and location. I'm interested in doing psych or peds down the line for...

Hi everyone, Both schools have so many more pros and cons that I won't be able to list off right now, but I want to focus on what matters to me: research, diversity, food, weather, geography. Washington University in St. Louis Pros I am from St. Louis, so being near family is a nice touch...

Hello everyone! I’m currently facing a decision and would love your input—especially from OMS-III/IV students or alumni. I’ve been accepted to LUCOM, and I’m waitlisted at KCUCOM (I selected no campus preference). From what I understand, waitlist movement at KCUCOM typically occurs starting...

⚔️ School X vs. Y Hi all, I’m trying to decide between Brown and Dartmouth for medical school and could really use some help! A Little About Me I want to enter the field of global health and possibly global surgery. My goal is to match in the MGB (Mass General Brigham) system in Boston. I love...

Hey everyone, I’m kind of stuck between these two. Obviously it would be safer to choose the more established school by default, but the allure of a newer school is drawing me in. I would love to hear input from students of both, and know why you chose the school you’re at. I’ve heard mostly bad...

Deposit deadline is approaching quickly! KCU Joplin Pros Cheaper tuition (~ $30,000 cheaper after 4 years) Cheaper cost of living P/F grading (see q below) More stable Comlex 1 first take pass rate (92% 2022 | 90% 2023 | 92% 2024) Cons Further away from home (16 hr drive or fly) Smaller...

Hi! I've been accepted to both SJB and UCC medical schools in Puerto Rico. Are there any past, current or future students of these schools that that could help me decide? Both schools seem great and they both have their pros and cons, but I just haven't been able to finally make a choice. Any...

Western Michigan Pros Full tuition scholarship !!! Small class size (84-89) Decompressed curriculum ( 1 week off a month can possible help with stress 1.5 preclinical years Newer facilities True p/f Lower COL Admin seems to care about students Quizzes every week to check progress Weekly...

So happy to have two great choices, but that has made this decision difficult. The two biggest factors for me were being able to match competitively (I'm currently interested especially in ophtho) and the financial aid / cost. I haven't been able to discern a difference in either of these two...

Hi all! I need help deciding between Rosalind Franklin and UICOM (Rockford Campus). I am from the Chicago area and if I went to RFU I would be able to live at home for two years and then move downtown for clinical rotations during 3rd and 4th year. At UICOM, they aren't letting students appeal...

Hi everyone! I'm lucky to have been accepted to these schools, but I'm torn in deciding. Upper middle class, pursuing a career in medicine, and looking to go to a T10 med school and become a surgeon. I also might be interested in the future of medicine technology, startups, etc. Whichever one I...

UNECOM PRO 3 hours drive matches well in the New England region, I am from MA closer to family Great match rate great board pass rate CONS More expensive Spends more time in OMM 4th year, find your own rotations. housing is more expensive more mandatory classes KCUCOM PRO 3 hours...

Hello guys, this might be the saddest WAMC and any advice is greatly appreciated Date of submission: Plan on 6/15/23 Overall GPA: 3.2 Science GPA: 3.1 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.1 DAT score (include AA and all sections): NOT TAKEN YET, scheduled 6/30/23 State of Residence: California Undergrad...

Hi folks, so I'm currently in a predicament and could use some input and perspective. I am currently deciding between a clinical psychology PsyD (Wright State University) and a counseling psychology PhD (University of Iowa). I have been offered admission to both programs (both APA accredited...

Hey all! I got accepted into my top 2 choices- Temple and Widener for OTD. I am incredibly torn on the two options, and would greatly appreciate any insights on what people might think about the two. Here's what I have so far for my pros/cons of both Widener Pros: cadaver lab...

Hi Everyone :) I was fortunate enough to be accepted into DMU and RVUCOM-CO, and I'm having trouble weighing my options. I will be going the military route to pay for school, so the price isn't as big a deal as setting myself up to specialize competitively. Any thoughts and insights would be...

Hello, I'm trying to figure out which school to rank higher on TMDSAS. I could find only one post about this from 2018. Now that 4 years have passed and Dell has become more established, I'm curious to hear other opinions on this comparison. Personally, I found the culture/ vibe at both...

I've spent the last couple of hours reading through threads to get opinions, but wanted to ask here as well. ACOM Pros - 100% residency placement in 2021, heard of students getting competitive residencies incl. derm (not my interest, but good to know its not impossible for a dedicated student)...

Hello. I would like some input on these two schools. Let’s say that the cost of attendance is equal and so is the cost of living (I only want to know about the merits of the schools and their programs). Which school would be better in terms of neurosurgical mentors, opportunities, and research...

I could use some help deciding between these two schools! Any insight is appreciated! (I have not entirely decided what specialty (leaning primary), but my long-term goal for residency is to match around the New England area, as I am originally from Massachusetts) Wayne State: Pros: -...

PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE Very grateful to be accepted to both schools but struggling to choose between them. BU was originally much more expensive, but I was offered enough financial aid to make total COA essentially even. Both would be far from home (California) and my eventual goal would be to...

I have 3 more days (Friday) to decide between the two schools and still can’t decide. I think they’re both good options. Talked to current students from both schools (3 from wvsom, 2 from nsu) and they of course all had good things to say about their respective schools. More about me to...

I am so happy to be in the position to have more than one acceptance! The problem is deposits are expensive and making the decision is tough! I received an acceptance from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) and from Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM). I am from the...

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This is the Official "Should I Retake"" Thread Part 2 This is an updated from: https://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/official-should-i-retake-thread.412739/ (created on June 14, 2007 and retired on December 20, 2018) in favor of a post that is catered for Retake advice for the New Post-2015...

Hello, I was recently accepted to both MSUCOM and ACOM and trying to decide what the better choice is. I saw the old thread from 2019 but didn’t know if people had newer information. I’ll have to move to attend either of the schools. Thanks I’m advance!

Hello, I could really use some knowledgeable insight to help me make my decision. I am planning on going the IM route for residency and would like to end up in or as close to DC as possible, as that’s where my partner will be. Not sure how much the school (in my case) impacts that possibility. I...

Basically, I can’t decide because it seems unclear how the Hahnemann closure at Drexel will affect students’ rotations and their ability to match. In other words, is it an inconvenience or a red flag? I put the rotation schedule for each school below if that helps. Thanks :) NYMC Internal...

Hello all! I know this is cutting it very close to the April 30 deadline, but I am really stuck on this and could use some different perspectives if any of y'all have the time! Please help me choose between these schools if you can! The COA for both is pretty close to each other so at this...

Hello all! I know this is cutting it very close to the April 30 deadline, but I am really stuck on this and could use some different perspectives if any of y'all have the time! Please help me choose between these schools if you can! The COA for both is pretty close to each other so at this...

Hello Everyone! I am looking for some opinions I am currently doing a do-it-yourself postbac and have finished last semester with 3 A's and 2 B's. I will be finishing this semester with 4 A's and 1 B (in a non-prereq course). I was thinking of taking a pass on the B because I am trying to...

Hi everyone! Happy social distancing. I hope you're all well. I'm super bummed about second look cancellations as I was really hoping those would help me in the decision making process. Below is the current headspace I'm in. Please help out if you can! Michigan Pros - Full tuition + grant...

Hello all! I could really use some advice on which school to go to. I got waitlisted for my in-state school and will figure out where I am on the waitlist in April. In the mean time I got accepted into three international schools. Due to COVID-19 I had to cancel all of my trips to visit these...

I'm entering as a freshman undergrad this fall, and I am having trouble deciding where to go. I have good options (see below for stats), but I am unsure because of grade deflation at schools like Berkeley. Currently, it's my best option since it's the cheapest, I can continue my research into...

Hi all, Very fortunate to get acceptance to these two state schools. Without considering costs, is there is a perceived difference in the quality of these two (in terms of match competitiveness, general feelings towards, etc.) Here are some quicks pros/cons I jotted down.. Let me know if I...

I am a senior trying to decide how to spend my gap year. I have an offer from City Year with Americorps but don't know if clinical experience or clinical research would be better for my application and don't know whether I can survive on the City Year stipend. Would appreciate any advice on what...