Dartmouth VS Ohio State University

[onetimeuser]

I am deciding between these two schools and wanted some suggestions, comments, advice...

Both are good schools but very different in terms of size and location ie. rural vs. big city/large university.

are these schools similar in reputation in medical education? would i be better off getting a competitive residency in either school? is one more prestigious in the medical community?

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[JJMrK]

What's tuition like at Dartmouth? If it's the typical 45k/year, I'd go to OSU. Wait for financial aid before making a decision, though.

 

[alibai3ah]

Ohio State gives OOS in state tuition after a year, which would make this school significantly cheaper for you.
Darmouth would be a lot pricier.

On the other hand, I think the reputation and prestige is more skewed towards Darthmouth. While Ohio State is still a solid school, Darthmouth is an ivy league and a far more recognized school here and abroad. So that's something to consider.

Do you like the New Hampshire area more than Ohio? Location is a personal preference...So that could help you decide.

Both are great schools though! But I would pick Darthmouth

 

[herestohoping]

Ohio State gives OOS in state tuition after a year, which would make this school significantly cheaper for you.
Darmouth would be a lot pricier.

On the other hand, I think the reputation and prestige is more skewed towards Darthmouth. While Ohio State is still a solid school, Darthmouth is an ivy league and a far more recognized school here and abroad. So that's something to consider.

Do you like the New Hampshire area more than Ohio? Location is a personal preference...So that could help you decide.

Both are great schools though! But I would pick Darthmouth

Perhaps for undergrad, but not for medical school. Ohio State is very respected for it's medical school and if you go by rankings, it's ranked higher than Dartmouth. The Ohio State University Medical Center is also ranked #21 in the country. A top-ranked medical school with a top-ranked medical center is hard to beat. Especially at IS tution. Also, as an alumnus of OSU (went there for undergrad) I can say that the campus is wonderful. It's a very big school located right next to Ohio's Capital, which means there's a ton to do (i.e. bars, restaurants, cultural events, sports), but housing is very cheap (I once lived in an apartment for $260/month). It's a beautiful campus and, if you're like me and don't have a car, it's also very bike and pedestrian friendly. The only reason I'm not going there for med school is because I want to spread my wings a little and try a new place (I did apply and was accepted however so I'll probably still go to the second look weekend). But I think it's such a great deal.

 

[rockymhs]

Perhaps for undergrad, but not for medical school. Ohio State is very respected for it's medical school and if you go by rankings, it's ranked higher than Dartmouth. The Ohio State University Medical Center is also ranked #21 in the country. A top-ranked medical school with a top-ranked medical center is hard to beat. Especially at IS tution. Also, as an alumnus of OSU (went there for undergrad) I can say that the campus is wonderful. It's a very big school located right next to Ohio's Capital, which means there's a ton to do (i.e. bars, restaurants, cultural events, sports), but housing is very cheap (I once lived in an apartment for $260/month). It's a beautiful campus and, if you're like me and don't have a car, it's also very bike and pedestrian friendly. The only reason I'm not going there for med school is because I want to spread my wings a little and try a new place (I did apply and was accepted however so I'll probably still go to the second look weekend). But I think it's such a great deal.

Although ranking says Dartmouth is worse off than OSU, you must look into where students end up after graduating. I am sure OSU Med grads are well off, but Dartmouth has very nice match list, many ending up at competitive institutions like Harvard and such.

 

[metallica81788]

They're both great schools - for me this would come down to location. The environments are so different. I would probably prefer Columbus.

Dartmouth does tend to send students to a lot of interesting places for away rotations while OSU probably does all rotations at their hospital (which is an Honor Roll btw) - if this matters.

 

[JJMrK]

Although ranking says Dartmouth is worse off than OSU, you must look into where students end up after graduating. I am sure OSU Med grads are well off, but Dartmouth has very nice match list, many ending up at competitive institutions like Harvard and such.

Match lists are indicative of student performance, not medical school reputation. In a survey of residency program directors, school name is near the bottom of the list of factors considered (if Dartmouth even has an edge here over OSU, which according to US News, it does not).

OP, I'd base this decision on fit, finances, and location.

 

[Infinitydrop]

I agree, compare the monies. The two schools are too similar in terms of reputation.

 

[searun]

If you excel at either school then you will have excellent options for residency. I would base my decision on cost and personal fit. Personally, I love Dartmouth. I was accepted at Dartmouth and almost went there because I love the area and the outdoor lifestyle (snowboarding, fly fishing, backpacking).

I believe that Dartmouth provides some excellent financial aid packages - so wait until you receive your financial aid information before making your decision. That said, Ohio State is a fine med school.

 

[Emergency!]

Dartmouth does tend to send students to a lot of interesting places for away rotations while OSU probably does all rotations at their hospital (which is an Honor Roll btw) - if this matters.

Actually, OSU does their rotations at a wide variety of places. Students can rotate at nearly every hospital in the city, even those run by competitors (Grant, Riverside, Mt. Carmel, St. Ann's, Children's). There are opportunities to rotate at rural community hospitals or inner city hospitals for your required 4th year EM rotation. Students go all over the state for their outpatient ambulatory rotations. A good number of 4th year students do international rotations as well as away rotations all over the country.

I honestly don't know much about how reputations compare - if you're looking to stay on the east coast or in the Ivy League for residency, Dartmouth likely has an advantage there. However, OSU has a HUGE network of grads all over the country

 

[metallica81788]

Match lists are indicative of student performance, not medical school reputation. In a survey of residency program directors, school name is near the bottom of the list of factors considered (if Dartmouth even has an edge here over OSU, which according to US News, it does not).

OP, I'd base this decision on fit, finances, and location.

I agree, compare the monies. The two schools are too similar in terms of reputation.

I agree with these two.

Actually, OSU does their rotations at a wide variety of places. Students can rotate at nearly every hospital in the city, even those run by competitors (Grant, Riverside, Mt. Carmel, St. Ann's, Children's). There are opportunities to rotate at rural community hospitals or inner city hospitals for your required 4th year EM rotation. Students go all over the state for their outpatient ambulatory rotations. A good number of 4th year students do international rotations as well as away rotations all over the country.

I honestly don't know much about how reputations compare - if you're looking to stay on the east coast or in the Ivy League for residency, Dartmouth likely has an advantage there. However, OSU has a HUGE network of grads all over the country

Thanks for clearing that up.