help me decide- CNUSOM vs jesuit school
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Any of the Jesuits is a better choice.
They have an established positive history with Program Directors, and a school that gives you the option of federal payback mechanisms and loans.
They have an established positive history with Program Directors, and a school that gives you the option of federal payback mechanisms and loans.
Thank you @gyngyn
I am definitely leaning towards the Jesuit medical school at this point. I will be taking out loans either way and I'd be more comfortable with federal programs
I know you are from CA- Can I ask if you think graduates of a Jesuit medical program are viewed differently by program directors than say state schools or other private schools in terms of residency?
I am definitely leaning towards the Jesuit medical school at this point. I will be taking out loans either way and I'd be more comfortable with federal programs
I know you are from CA- Can I ask if you think graduates of a Jesuit medical program are viewed differently by program directors than say state schools or other private schools in terms of residency?
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Here is why even Western or Touro-CA would be a better choice than CN"u":
(from the wise gyngyn)
1. Their method of selecting the inaugural class was slapdash. They didn't use AMCAS, just faxes and PayPal. This disregard for modern systematic processing makes one wonder if their profit motive was more important than thoughtful consideration. This class ended up with twice as many men as women. If their mission precludes thoughtful evaluation of candidates, one wonders what other important elements of education are being missed.
2. Their choice to deny their students access to federal loans and payback mechanisms while charging $53,402 tuition shows a disregard for the financial burden of their students. Compare this to another new school (UNLV) that covered the bridge to federal loans by offering free tuition.
3. A review of faculty credentials reveals a significant lack of scholarship.
4. In a state that is at least 30% Mexican Americans, they only had a single representative from this group.
5. Because of these and other points too numerous to mention, the PD's I know are reluctant to consider this school in a favorable light.
(from the wise gyngyn)
1. Their method of selecting the inaugural class was slapdash. They didn't use AMCAS, just faxes and PayPal. This disregard for modern systematic processing makes one wonder if their profit motive was more important than thoughtful consideration. This class ended up with twice as many men as women. If their mission precludes thoughtful evaluation of candidates, one wonders what other important elements of education are being missed.
2. Their choice to deny their students access to federal loans and payback mechanisms while charging $53,402 tuition shows a disregard for the financial burden of their students. Compare this to another new school (UNLV) that covered the bridge to federal loans by offering free tuition.
3. A review of faculty credentials reveals a significant lack of scholarship.
4. In a state that is at least 30% Mexican Americans, they only had a single representative from this group.
5. Because of these and other points too numerous to mention, the PD's I know are reluctant to consider this school in a favorable light.
We love them.
Northstate is not a state school. It just happens to be located in CA.
Thank you for reposting this. In light of these facts, I don't know why anyone would pick northstate, if they had literally any other acceptance
They tend to share a commitment to service.
Great to hear!!
And yes I am aware that it is private school and not a state school. I wanted to have an idea of how CA views other types of schools/if there was any benefit to staying local.
Really wanted to attend a UC for medical school but I'll keep my fingers crossed for a residency🙂
Northstate is the only for-profit US MD school.
The other CA private schools are fine.
Most successful CA applicants leave the state for medical school (1,642 last year). We'll still be here when you submit your ERAS application!
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Thanks so much!! I have made a decision that I think gyngyn would be proud of 🙂
Another random question about ERAS and residencies... when you apply does your state of residence matter as much as it does when you apply to med school? #californiaproblems
It is quite different.
