Hi guys! I am extremely excited to have gotten accepted into my top two medical schools. I am from Florida and love the fact that I will be paying in-state tuition and that I will be close to family. However, I am having a hard time deciding between the two
FSU:
PROS
- has a true P/F system for pre-clinical (no internal rankings which is a big deal for me I think)
- closer to home for me
- less expensive for tuition and cost of living
Cons:
- not much diversity
- starts in MAY!!
FIU:
Pros:
- starts in august
- lots of diversity
- gives scholarships
Cons:
- P/F with internal rankings
- I think there is alot of driving during clinical years to get to the various clinics for rotations. May need to relocate within Miami itself for the second two years
- farther from home and more expensive cost of living
I know I dont have much on the lists so I could really use anyone and everyones helps (especially current students at both schools). It seems like both schools are ranked the same too so that just makes it more confusing. Does anyone know more about the reputation of either school? Or have any opinions on what they would do in my situation?
FSU:
PROS
- has a true P/F system for pre-clinical (no internal rankings which is a big deal for me I think)
- closer to home for me
- less expensive for tuition and cost of living
Cons:
- not much diversity
- starts in MAY!!
FIU:
Pros:
- starts in august
- lots of diversity
- gives scholarships
Cons:
- P/F with internal rankings
- I think there is alot of driving during clinical years to get to the various clinics for rotations. May need to relocate within Miami itself for the second two years
- farther from home and more expensive cost of living
I know I dont have much on the lists so I could really use anyone and everyones helps (especially current students at both schools). It seems like both schools are ranked the same too so that just makes it more confusing. Does anyone know more about the reputation of either school? Or have any opinions on what they would do in my situation?