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Hey all, I have to make a really tough decision in only three days. I've been planning on going to RFU for many months at this point but was recently and unexpectedly accepted to Albany.
To me, I think the main difference between the two schools is that: AMC has a very large medical center attached to the school itself, as in it has a hospital affiliation. Rosalind Franklin has affiliate hospitals, and no home institution nor home residency programs.
Am I correctly placing enough importance on the fact that AMC has a direct hospital affiliation with residencies? Looking at both of the school’s match lists show that both have good residency placements, but how important is this?
I would rather not stay in Albany after graduating, and would like to move back to the west coast. It seems like a lot of Rosalind students match either in California or in Chicago, which I am fine with. North Chicago overall isn't great, but nor is Albany. During years 3 and 4 at Rosalind, students often move near the city which is pretty cool, but they have to commute all over the place (I'm not totally sure how far the commute actually will be).
If any current Albany or RFU students could chime in, that would be great, and anyone else with some advice about the whole hospital situation as well.
Thank you!
To me, I think the main difference between the two schools is that: AMC has a very large medical center attached to the school itself, as in it has a hospital affiliation. Rosalind Franklin has affiliate hospitals, and no home institution nor home residency programs.
Am I correctly placing enough importance on the fact that AMC has a direct hospital affiliation with residencies? Looking at both of the school’s match lists show that both have good residency placements, but how important is this?
I would rather not stay in Albany after graduating, and would like to move back to the west coast. It seems like a lot of Rosalind students match either in California or in Chicago, which I am fine with. North Chicago overall isn't great, but nor is Albany. During years 3 and 4 at Rosalind, students often move near the city which is pretty cool, but they have to commute all over the place (I'm not totally sure how far the commute actually will be).
If any current Albany or RFU students could chime in, that would be great, and anyone else with some advice about the whole hospital situation as well.
Thank you!