My situation is a bit weird as my husband is AD military and currently has orders to a base very far from either of these schools. However, in a few years (probably between MS3 and MS4) he will possibly be able to move closer to Orlando. However, there is absolutely no way that he will be able to live in WI for the foreseeable future.
I am interested in emergency medicine, ENT, or urology. I would love to hear unfiltered opinions from current students at either of these schools.
Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee)
Pros
University of Central Florida
Pros
Summary: Based on my interactions on interview day both schools have passionate, engaged faculty, staff, and student bodies. Both schools have research embedded in their curriculum and above average board scores. Both schools seem to match students into a wide variety of specialties and have high match rates.
I am most concerned about having to schedule my own rotations and the tuition difference.
I am interested in emergency medicine, ENT, or urology. I would love to hear unfiltered opinions from current students at either of these schools.
Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee)
Pros
- Close to family (parents, extended family)
- Established clinical sites (Froedert)
- Lower cost of living
- 4 seasons (have been living in the South for a while and as a Northern girl this is actually pretty important to me haha)
- Higher tuition ($56,780)
- No chance of being near husband
University of Central Florida
Pros
- Lower tuition ($29,000ish)
- Eventually will allow me to be closer to my husband
- Hot summers (Again, I currently live in the South and am. not. a. fan.)
- Would have to schedule my own rotations
- Higher cost of living
Summary: Based on my interactions on interview day both schools have passionate, engaged faculty, staff, and student bodies. Both schools have research embedded in their curriculum and above average board scores. Both schools seem to match students into a wide variety of specialties and have high match rates.
I am most concerned about having to schedule my own rotations and the tuition difference.