How do you compare schools?

[Dave Copperfield]

Hey everybody,

For those who are holding multiple acceptances to schools with similar stats, how do you go about deciding which school to go to?

My main decision is coming down to between Temple and UMass. I want to do orthopaedics. Where would you go?

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[Med Ed]

Hey everybody,

For those who are holding multiple acceptances to schools with similar stats, how do you go about deciding which school to go to?

My main decision is coming down to between Temple and UMass. I want to do orthopaedics. Where would you go?

What's the cost differential?

 

[Dave Copperfield]

virtually nothing, like 2 grand.

 

[Med Ed]

virtually nothing, like 2 grand.

Location, then curriculum.

 

[Dave Copperfield]

How do you compare curriculums?

 

[justadream]

How do you compare curriculums?

Many factors (not exhaustive list):

Clinical learning opportunities
Structure (1.5 year vs. 2 year vs 1 year, when you take step 1, longitudinal integration of anatomy vs short intense anatomy)
PBL emphasis or Lecture emphasis
Other "interdisciplinary" topics covered (some schools might teach about nutrition, health policy, etc. while others may not)

 

[Med Ed]

How do you compare curriculums?

In your case I would opt for the one that has the most spoon feeding.

 

[Dro133]

In your case I would opt for the one that has the most spoon feeding.

Rekt.

 

[Dave Copperfield]

AS someone who does not really understand how to compare curriculum: which has more spoon feeding?

 

[Med Ed]

AS someone who does not really understand how to compare curriculum: which has more spoon feeding?

Multiply each curriculum's level of hand-holding by their respective spoon quotients.

 

[Dave Copperfield]

Which school looks better come residency time?

 

[Med Ed]

Which school looks better come residency time?

Sorry, you went too far too fast. Thank you, come again.

 

[Goro]

What do you like more: clam chowder vs cheese steak ?

Consider cost of living; curriculum, your gut feelings with each school, what the current students feel about their schools; the localities the schools are in. How many grads do residencies in MA vs PA??? Keep in mind that match lists are like reading tea leaves.

Hey everybody,

For those who are holding multiple acceptances to schools with similar stats, how do you go about deciding which school to go to?

My main decision is coming down to between Temple and UMass. I want to do orthopaedics. Where would you go?