GW vs UB (in-state) vs Hofstra vs Drexel

[supersauceman]

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I don't want to bias anyone's answers so I'm going to leave it at that. What do you think I should do?

 

[SCN1a]

do you know what type of specialty you would like to do? that could help answer this but other than that I would probably choose UB for many reasons including that you're in-state and closer to your support system. USNR rank among them is not very different and UB is pretty high among your choices though USNR rankings aren't everything just bragging rights for schools for the most part. but honestly depending on your specialty I would examine their match lists and make your decision from the success of their students.

 

[MooberGoober]

I would go to Hofstra, pretty decent tuition, about 6k more than Buffalo. Hofstra also has a strong residency match list with competitive residencies. You will also be in-state and close to your support system. Hofstra being close to NYC, and increases you chances in matching in NYC if you wish to do so. Hofstra is also p/f unranked for their preclinical years.

 

[KdotLB]

What curriculum do you like most? What research or clinical opps you like most? What location do you like most?


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[CyrusHabs7695]

Hofstra

 

[3toedsloth]

I'd say Hofstra should be your last choice, as it's not really very established.

Go for UB

 

[Dr. Meliodas]

It really depends on a lot of personal things. How much aid did each school offer? Where would you like to live? Do you have any idea what you want to end up doing as a physician? Do these schools have a strong department in what you are interested in pursuing? Where is your current support system?

You can't just list schools and expect people to say this school is the best. It is very subjective.

 

[MooberGoober]

I'd say Hofstra should be your last choice, as it's not really very established.

Go for UB

The only thing less established about hofstra is that they are a bit of a newer school. Hofstra is also partnered with Cold Spring Harbor and Feinstein Institute so there are a variety of research opportunities. There are also free clinics in NYC that will gove you more clinical exposure.Hofstra also has a meanstep 1 score of 236 where as UB has a 225. Drexel has a 233.

 

[LavarBall]

The only thing less established about hofstra is that they are a bit of a newer school. Hofstra is also partnered with Cold Spring Harbor and Feinstein Institute so there are a variety of research opportunities. There are also free clinics in NYC that will gove you more clinical exposure.Hofstra also has a meanstep 1 score of 236 where as UB has a 225. Drexel has a 233.

I’d say step scores are more indicative of the type of student a school admits rather than the quality of education it provides that student. A 236 student who is in the middle of the pack at Hofstra will still score a 236 at UB, but will instead just be ahead of their classmates.

Something to note, 86 students at Hofstra matched this year, 74 the year before yet Hofstra class size is around 100. Let’s say 15-20 typically do research years or dual degrees at this school(which I doubt is the case) then wouldn’t those extra 15-20 matches just be filled up from people finishing research years from the previous class? I have an acceptance at Hofstra but this has made me a little skeptical which is why I am leaning towards my more established state school as well.

 

[SuaveCardigans]

I’d say step scores are more indicative of the type of student a school admits rather than the quality of education it provides that student. A 236 student who is in the middle of the pack at Hofstra will still score a 236 at UB, but will instead just be ahead of their classmates.

Something to note, 86 students at Hofstra matched this year, 74 the year before yet Hofstra class size is around 100. Let’s say 15-20 typically do research years or dual degrees at this school(which I doubt is the case) then wouldn’t those extra 15-20 matches just be filled up from people finishing research years from the previous class? I have an acceptance at Hofstra but this has made me a little skeptical which is why I am leaning towards my more established state school as well.

The first several years of classes consisted of less than 100 students as the ramped up from 25 to 100 in roughly increments of 20. I have no idea how many students “didnt match” (I would assume more than 0) but its also not anywhere near 14 or 26.

This years match class was only the fourth, and I am 99% sure it was the first to match that started with 100 students.

 

[LavarBall]

The first several years of classes consisted of less than 100 students as the ramped up from 25 to 100 in roughly increments of 20. I have no idea how many students “didnt match” (I would assume more than 0) but its also not anywhere near 14 or 26.

This years match class was only the fourth, and I am 99% sure it was the first to match that started with 100 students.

Do you know if they publish their match rate anywhere? I can't seem to find it. The other school I'm considering posts it right on the top of each years match list, so that omission made me skeptical

 

[SuaveCardigans]

Do you know if they publish their match rate anywhere? I can't seem to find it. The other school I'm considering posts it right on the top of each years match list, so that omission made me skeptical

Match rate? No, no idea. I know placement was 100% (includes scramble). Honestly, if you are comparing to similarly regarded schools, I don’t believe it matters too much. I think where a student applicant matches on their list (or if they dont) has much mored to do with individual applicants and their choices than the school.

There is a reason why people always say reading match lists is like trying to read tea leaves.

 

[member271]

I’d say step scores are more indicative of the type of student a school admits rather than the quality of education it provides that student. A 236 student who is in the middle of the pack at Hofstra will still score a 236 at UB, but will instead just be ahead of their classmates.

Something to note, 86 students at Hofstra matched this year, 74 the year before yet Hofstra class size is around 100. Let’s say 15-20 typically do research years or dual degrees at this school(which I doubt is the case) then wouldn’t those extra 15-20 matches just be filled up from people finishing research years from the previous class? I have an acceptance at Hofstra but this has made me a little skeptical which is why I am leaning towards my more established state school as well.

Post-match, internet trawling fourth year from Hofstra here. I thought I’d help to clarify this. Last year we had 79 start, and 74 matched into residency. The MD/PhD students had not yet started filling back in (4 per year) so they had those people plus 1 who took a year to match with our class.

Our class started with 100, we matched 86. We had 4 leave for PhD, 3 PhDs came back (net -1), we had 1 drop out in ms1 (-2), 2 take leave during ms1 (-4), 2 MS2 fails, 1 personal leave, and 1 MPH (-8), And 6 take gap years for research (-14) for neurosurg/derm/plastics/etc.

Because it’s a young school, we don’t have a really stable in/out ratio of people leaving for personal/research/whatever reasons and people coming back in. Next year, for instance, started with 100 also and will probably have 110 or so who apply to residencies.

Hope this helps!