Brown: I was born in RI and have family there, and I'd love being back in Providence. I was really in love with the school, partly due to the uber-impressive interview day. I could really see myself as a student there. Also, I loved the opportunities for global health, particularly in the Caribbean, that exist at Brown, as well as the opportunities for research in ID and substance abuse. Seems like the faculty at Brown is really top notch, and that they are pretty accessible to students. That all being said, RI is a really tiny state with a small health care system, and I wonder if most of the more complicated clinical cases get siphoned off up to Boston. Can anyone speak to their clinical experience at Brown? Pricewise, it's not cheap, but tuition is reasonable in the $45k range with an affordable COL.
Downstate: I currently work here, and have really loved the experience. I technically don't mind the old buildings, and I actually love the neighborhood. Brooklyn is an awesome place to live. I am really interested in immigrant health, and Caribbean populations in particular. I don't think you could get a much better clinical experience than at Kings County Hospital. On the down side, the school is in a financial crisis, the faculty seems inaccessible and unenthusiastic about teaching, and the curriculum is in a strange transitional period. Lastly, tuition would be a cool $30k for me, though COL is a bit higher than Providence.
I think I'd be happy in both places, but what are people's thoughts on clinical experiences at Brown, the cost of attendance factor, and pre-clinical experience at Downstate? Thanks!
Downstate: I currently work here, and have really loved the experience. I technically don't mind the old buildings, and I actually love the neighborhood. Brooklyn is an awesome place to live. I am really interested in immigrant health, and Caribbean populations in particular. I don't think you could get a much better clinical experience than at Kings County Hospital. On the down side, the school is in a financial crisis, the faculty seems inaccessible and unenthusiastic about teaching, and the curriculum is in a strange transitional period. Lastly, tuition would be a cool $30k for me, though COL is a bit higher than Providence.
I think I'd be happy in both places, but what are people's thoughts on clinical experiences at Brown, the cost of attendance factor, and pre-clinical experience at Downstate? Thanks!
