Buffalo (IS) vs. Stony Brook (IS) vs. Pitt (OOS)

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[macsak]

Curious about how others would compare these schools. Mostly want some input on which program is truly the strongest (outside of the cost of attendance, just want to see what school is the best for someone looking for a welcoming community and service-oriented curriculum)

Post:
School 1: Buffalo (IS)

Pros:

• Close to home
• Cheapest tuition
• Strong, early clinical experience
• Good research funding
• Newer facilities

Cons:

• The culture/environment felt off at the interview – D4s noted some faculty lacked enthusiasm for teaching
• My interviewers were not very warm/welcoming – left the interview pretty disappointed

School 2: Stony Brook (IS)
Pros:

• Strong biomedical curriculum
• In-state tuition
• Small class size
• Close to NYC but still suburban
• Very warm and welcoming students/faculty

Cons:

• Too small?
• Biomedical curriculum is graded for dental students
• Further from home but still very close
• Not really any – loved the interview

School 3: Pitt (OOS)
Pros:

• Good class size
• Warm and welcoming students/faculty
• Early clinic experience?
• Strong research?
• Love Pittsburgh and have family there

Cons:

• Would need to apply for in-state tuition

normally, i would say cheapest
but from your +/-, it sounds like stony is the best fit for you

however, prob best to wait until you get acceptances to start thinking about this...

 

[JacquesVallee]

(outside of the cost of attendance

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