HS Senior Help me decide which BS/MD program to commit to

[future_neuro]

Hello all. I have narrowed my options down to these so far, but it is still a lot (yikes!). I'm interested in double-majoring in Neuroscience and anthropology and participating in research. I have included my thoughts on the schools below. My parents are paying and money isn't that big of a factor. Please vote and maybe comment on your thoughts as well. Thank you!

Brown

Cons- didn't get into PLME combined med program
Pros- Dream school for a while, love the open curriculum, really good undergrad program

GW/GW

Pros- Like the location, interested in political intersection with medicine, $25,000 scholarship

Pitt GAP

Pros- amazing medical school, undergraduate full-ride scholarship
Cons- I really don't like the undergraduate institution

Case Western PPSP

Pros- $43,000 (half tuition) scholarship, really good research opportunities, great medical school

UMKC

Cons- don't like the speed of 6-year program, majors are restrictive, Missouri=misery (in-state)

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[zestyzigzagoon]

Pitt Med is T20 and you have a full-ride for undergrad? I say that's the obvious choice. P.S. I'm a current student at Brown and it's not worth paying out-of-pocket for 8 years...

 

[GoSpursGo]

Moving to pre-med.

I agree, there seems little doubt in my mind that you should go for the top institution that gives you a full ride to undergrad. I know you're not paying, but still--when an institution is committing THAT much resources for you, they will be invested in ensuring your success. That would be Pitt.

 

[Dantes]

Pitt hands down with Case in second, even if your parents are paying. They can invest that money in a rental property for you while you're in school and/or residency if they want to use what they've been saving.

 

[SweetBurger]

I go Pitt cus thats probably the city where you can have the most fun while in Undergrad, plus cost benefit, and all the benefits of a t20 med school

 

[EdgeTrimmer]

I will also recommend Pitt even though undergraduate education may be subpar to others but you can create your own opportunities (doing honors or taking classes at CMU etc…)

 

[sammed]

Go with Pitt med school ranking matters in the end and the Undergrad is not bad at Pitt with diverse research opportunities as compared to any BS MD program.

I would regard Pitt as the Top BS MD program in the country as Northwestern HPME has discontinued.

 

[chilly_md]

Go with Pitt med school ranking matters in the end and the Undergrad is not bad at Pitt with diverse research opportunities as compared to any BS MD program.

I would regard Pitt as the Top BS MD program in the country as Northwestern HPME has discontinued.

I am fairly certain the OP had to make this choice at least a couple months back.

Closing.