Just a new voice from a non-trad Chicago-an:
UofC: rejected (my first one... wondering if they even read my app)
UIC: Interview 11/26, accepted
Rush/NW/Loyola: ....zzzz....
I've also been accepted to Medical College of Wisconsin. Does anyone have suggestions on how to choose a medical school? I've been so concerned about actually getting in that having to make a choice didn't cross my mind.
The things to think about in making the choice depend entirely on you and your interests. Here are some factors to think about (not necessarily in the proper order):
1) Location;
2) Cost (if there is a significant difference);
3) Curriculum (lecture based, small group, full day, half-day, systems based);
4) Clinical training (starts in first two years, or later? good simulation labs?);
5) Affiliated hospitals (Cook county vs. burbs? Diversity of patients? Etc.);
6) Departments highly ranked in specialties you're interested in?;
7) In a location you want to end up? (easier to rotate in local hospitals to make connections for residencies);
8) Community service opportunities; missions abroad; etc. offered by school?
9) Diversity of student class; collegial/cooperative atmosphere?;
10) Grading differences for first two years (pass/fail, honors pass/pass/fail; fully graded, etc.);
11) Facilities and resources;
12) Research opportunities/support (if an interest);
12) Etc.
