Brown vs. Tufts vs. Albert Einstein

[mdoutlook]

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Hey all
I've been fortunate to get into all three schools and I was wondering if I can get any advice on which one I should attend

Thanks!

 

[funkydrmonkey]

Brown!

Amazing school, awesome location (warning... before I get flamed over this comment, I am not of super urban areas), great connections for residency, cheaper overall probably, lots of opportunities.

Oh and congrats on the amazing acceptances!

 

[drizzt3117]

I would choose Brown of those three schools because of location, opportunities, and reputation. I would imagine cost would be reasonably comparable although I suspect Tufts is the most expensive of those.

 

[RedState]

Great list of schools!

 

[ohmedschool]

Brown. No doubt about it.

 

[chiz2kul]

I would take Tufts off that list. Just waaay to expensive.

 

[fizzle]

I didn't know that Brown was supposed to be considered way better than the other two (judging from the opinions so far in this topic). I always thought of it as that niche school that only the Brown 8-year BS/MD students had a good chance of going to, and I hardly hear about the medical school. I wonder why...

 

[RoadRunner17]

Brown is a relatively new school (according to Wikipedia it was reinstated in 1972 after being suspended in 1827), so considering all that they have done very well in raising the stature of their school. That being said, you are right in saying that it is a niche school where most of the students come in through the BA/MD (or is it BS?) program.

Personally I think it just depends on what you're looking for in a school and how much you are willing to pay for it. Brown isn't exactly cheap either, though I am sure it is cheaper than Tufts.

 

[Pghboy18]

I like Tufts' location compared to the other two. Boston offers an environment that's more upbeat than Providence and more livable than NYC.

Congrats on the acceptances

 

[Moonspun]

I like Tufts' location compared to the other two. Boston offers an environment that's more upbeat than Providence and more livable than NYC.

Congrats on the acceptances

I would disagree. Having gone to Brown undergrad and lived in Boston, I don't think Boston is significantly more upbeat than Providence. Providence has a lot to offer. It's a great city, perfect size, completely walkable, with lots of interesting, culturally diverse neighborhoods. The hospitals affiliated with Brown are strong in different specialties and see a really diverse patients population. I'm not sure the same can be said about NEMC (Tufts), but I don't know much about Einstein. And actually, Providence tends to be a bit warmer than Boston on average (this winter is killing me).

In the end, I think it really depends on what you are interested in and what you are looking for in a city. Brown is particularly strong in global health (new Global Health Scholars program!!) and has interesting scholarly concentrations and a super flexible curriculum. Tufts is relatively strong in global health as well, and has a great nutrition program. Like previous posters have said, Tufts is one of the most expensive schools and is at the top for highest debt of their graduates. (See: http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/med/debt). Tufts med school campus is also removed from the undergrad campus, which is either a plus or a minus.

I didn't apply to Brown only because I wanted a different perspective for further training. Otherwise, I think it is a great school. It is a close-knit community, very laid back but very committed faculty and students, and a great support network. I vote Brown.

 

[zpiff]

Brown's my vote.

 

[AL12s]

All good choices. I feel like your experience interviewing and speaking with students should be the deciding factor, and not what some random people here have to say. If price isn't an issue, I think Tufts will help you to land the best residency of the three, but Einstein is a very strong school (especially if you have any interest in research). Brown seemed very comfortable when I interviewed, but they are not too strong on research historically.

But, since the prices are all comparable, choose the one that made the ebst impression on you on interview day.

 

[RevivedPreMed]

I would disagree. Having gone to Brown undergrad and lived in Boston, I don't think Boston is significantly more upbeat than Providence. Providence has a lot to offer. It's a great city, perfect size, completely walkable, with lots of interesting, culturally diverse neighborhoods. The hospitals affiliated with Brown are strong in different specialties and see a really diverse patients population. I'm not sure the same can be said about NEMC (Tufts), but I don't know much about Einstein. And actually, Providence tends to be a bit warmer than Boston on average (this winter is killing me).

In the end, I think it really depends on what you are interested in and what you are looking for in a city. Brown is particularly strong in global health (new Global Health Scholars program!!) and has interesting scholarly concentrations and a super flexible curriculum. Tufts is relatively strong in global health as well, and has a great nutrition program. Like previous posters have said, Tufts is one of the most expensive schools and is at the top for highest debt of their graduates. (See: http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/med/debt). Tufts med school campus is also removed from the undergrad campus, which is either a plus or a minus.

I didn't apply to Brown only because I wanted a different perspective for further training. Otherwise, I think it is a great school. It is a close-knit community, very laid back but very committed faculty and students, and a great support network. I vote Brown.

I'd said a plus because the undergrad campus is kind of in the middle of nowhere.

I vote Tufts because Boston is my favorite city with Chicago being a close second. (before I get flamed let me mention that i've been to NY and Providence)

 

[lovedocta07]

Einstein, enjoy the bronx

 

[as7]

All great schools. Congratulations.
As a 4th year student, I would advise you to look carefully at the clinical years. Many do not when choosing a school, yet this is where you will learn the skills and the principles that will shape your career.

 

[mdoutlook]

as7- thanks so much. What exactly should i be looking for?

 

[as7]

Quality of clinical faculty. This is a hard thing to pinpoint, but what I would recommend (and what I did when I first was choosing between schools) is ask as many different people as you can find what they think of the clinical training at that school. This should include current students, who are in the thick of their clinical experience, it should include anyone you know in academic medicine who might have a broad opinion and could compare schools, etc. Pretty much anyone who might have a take. Each person will have his or her own bias that you will certainly need to take into account, but with multiple perspectives, you can sort through the anecdotal biases and get a decent feel for what the real differences are.
You will find your role models in those third and fourth years, I think, and thus they can be quite formative in your approach to medicine beyond medical school. So much emphasis is placed on daily schedules, facility quality, sensational stories, etc. when, in my opinion, none of that matters in the end. What matters is are the people you are working with and learning from modeling exceptional, devoted patient care every day. I found that during my third and fourth years, I constantly was thinking "If I could be half the doctor my attending is, I would be so proud of myself" and it really was inspiring. So in addition to the other important factors you will consider - such as cost, location, personal preferences, etc. - just keep that in mind. Good luck!

 

[silas2642]

Hey all
I've been fortunate to get into all three schools and I was wondering if I can get any advice on which one I should attend

Thanks!

I'm at Tufts and really love it-- however, look at the financial aid packages and go with your gut.