gbtomdletssee
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Hello everyone! I am so grateful to have received a few acceptances, and I am narrowed down between these two which both would offer me in-state tuition as an Indiana resident. I attended undergrad OOS, and am trying to decipher between options that both entail moving back to the midwest. Long term I would love to attend residency in the southeast. Any insight is greatly appreciated!
Indiana
Pros
Cincinnati
Pros
Indiana
Pros
- Large networking opportunities in Indy
- Beautiful new facility in Bloomington
- Great reputation
- Seems like there are more safe housing options off-campus around Indy
- Interesting international service trip opportunities during the summer
- Late campus placement assignments (would only want to be in Indy or Bloomington)
- seems like many of the perks that give Indiana its rankings are based out of only the Indy campus
- Seems like you would have a very different medical school experience based on what campus the lottery places you in
- Interested in research and seems like opportunities are limited outside of Indy and Bloomington
- Can't find a match list anywhere
- Wouldn't be a fan of having to move between campuses. Like the idea of getting to know my cohort and staying with them throughout the years
- Small class sizes at regional campuses
Cincinnati
Pros
- Large pediatrics presence (might be interested in peds) with the #3 children's hospital across the street
- pediatric clinical research
- Large class size and you stay with your cohort (for the most part) throughout the years
- Decent match list, high exam pass rates
- Liked interview day
- Faculty seemed to have a sense of humor and the students seemed transparent and nice
- Doesn't seem to harp on training physicians to stay in the region as much as other schools
- Seems like admissions like interesting ECs on applications
- P/F Quartile ranking system - have heard it can get cliquey
- Housing options seem interesting - seems like there are some sketchy places sprinkled around and lots of the houses seem kinda gross
- Medcat logo is creepy
- Maybe not as highly ranked as Indiana?
- I've heard about some mandatory volunteering requirements. Not necessarily a bad thing, but definitely confused and would love to hear any additional insight.
