classical vs systems-based

[mr beans mama]

What are the pros and cons of each curriculum?
Would you chose a school over another based purely on this?

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[PinkStarburst]

I don't know the exact pros and cons of each but I have heard that systems based makes it a lot easier to learn esp. for the boards. Also, most if not all schools in TX have converted to systems based learning. I just interviewed as WVSOM and they had both PBL and Systems but now they got rid of PBL. So I guess it's a new trend or something? I am not choosing a school soley based on this curriculum but it is one of the biggest determining factors.

 

[kuanileqa]

After going to several interviews and learning about both methods, Systems based (especially the style at KCUMB) is extremely appealing. It just makes sense bringing all medical peripheries into a system and learning them all at the same time. I personally don't learn very well taking unrelated courses that do not integrate within an overall topic. Curriculum (along with rotation sites) is EVERYTHING in a school. Find the one that appeals to you.