Indiana University vs University of Maryland

[hoosierdoctor13]

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[libertyyne]

Indiana University
Pros

• In-State Tuition
• Existing ties to numerous community organizations, family nearby.
• Pre-existing relationships with many rotation preceptors

Cons

• Random campus placement (don't let them tell you otherwise).
• Non-diverse student body, have heard nightmares about faculty and administrators
• Born, raised, and did undergrad in Indiana. Feel bored with the state.

University of Maryland (Baltimore)
Pros

• Ability to get in-state tuition after first year
• Accepted direct MD/MPH
• Really like everything that Baltimore has to offer
• Diverse patient population
• research interests with urban underserved populations

Cons

• 1 year of out-of-state tuition.
• Far from family
• wouldn't know anyone

Summary: IU would be an easier decision if campus assignment wasn't such a toss-up. I'm an avid rock climber, and having a climbing gym nearby for the few hours of free-time I'll have each week is essential. Also, I feel like a new atmosphere would be adventurous and good for me. However, I also realize that having a strong support network may be nice during the stress of medical school.

What are your goals? Both schools are good schools. What is the difference in COA over 4 years?

 

[frosted2]

I think you can get an MPH just about anywhere with hardly any effort. I would not count that as a big selling point.

 

[MindyLahiriWannabee]

Also, I feel like a new atmosphere would be adventurous and good for me. However, I also realize that having a strong support network may be nice during the stress of medical school.

assuming you live in Indiana right now, you have never been far away from Indiana and family/friends. So will it be "nice" to have them near by when you're stressed or is it essential. Are you really "bored with the state" or will you be homesick after 6 months/ 1 year
It doesn't sound like money is a huge factor and I can't really get a good read on if diversity is a factor from your post. (You mention it but diverse student body and diverse patient population are two different things so...)
also does maryland have a climbing gym nearby since that seems to be the thing that actually matters the most to you