Einstein Vs. Boston University (BU)

[bandboy]

Hi! I got into Einstein a couple months ago and just got off the waitlist at BU. I had a good time at Einstein’s second look so I’m split on where to go.

I feel like the two schools are pretty similar which is why I’m having trouble choosing – they both serve diverse urban populations, provide a strong clinical education, and are similar in ranking. I enjoyed the vibe at both schools and have friends and family in both cities.

I’d love to hear what other people think. I know there are several threads comparing the two, but most are old or focused on other schools as well and none have my personal factors.

Einstein
Pros

• Enjoyed the second look and it seems like people have a good time/enjoy medical school (have heard BU students are a bit more stressed out)
• Like the living together/housing situation (which is significantly cheaper than BU)

Cons

• Bronx is probably less desirable area than South End of Boston (although I don’t know Boston well so feel free to comment)

Being off for the Jewish Holidays is unimportant to me.
BU
Pros

• Enjoyed the vibe on interview day and really liked my interviewer
• Bigger name at least outside New York
• New city, which I’d love to work in
• Better research opportunities?

Cons

• More expensive (even with merit scholarship) due to cost of housing/school
• Farther from girlfriend (she’s in DC)

Thoughts?

I'm interested in social determinants of medicine, public health, and will be looking at the gamut of procedural and primary care specialties.

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[Nymphicus]

Both are well established programs.

Einstein has a significant Jewish tradition and history.

One is in the Bronx and one is in Boston.

I would say go by finances if you liked them both equally.