Hello, so i know there's threads regarding this, but since GWU recently got off probation and things probably changed since the last thread made, i wanted to hear other people's opinion, regarding area, school rep, hospital.... etc. Thanks alot!
GWU vs. Jeff
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Are you interested in research at all? GWU is pretty blunt about basically admitting they don't do any research. Jeff isn't a high ranked research university, but they do have a lot of programs/opportunities to do some basic science/clinical stuff if you're interested. This is pretty much required for competitive residencies.
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I believe its proximity to the NIH should still provide an opportunity to be involved in research. I am interested in responses to this thread because I am also considering these schools.
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I'd choose Jefferson, it's a real good school. GWU blows.
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These are all personal opinions. I didn't interview at GWU.
I think Philly >> DC in terms of a student friendly, affordable city that's fun to live in. I'm not sure of GWU's grading system....but Jeff is P/F/Honors (with Honors cut off just being a 90% on an exam, rather than a curve...so anyone can get it). It's not competitive there.
Jeff has a huge alumni network, which is really helpful in applying for residency programs...because the directors have seen a lot of Jeff grads.
I know little about GWU other than the fact that they've recently been placed on probation, they have little on-campus research (and it isn't necessarily encouraged), and that they have very long hours in class 9-5 everyday. My friend goes there though, and loves it.
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