It comes down to a hard decision between these two schools; both are truly amazing in their own respects, but as I don't know too many medical students, I want as much info as possible. So here we go:
Indiana
Pros:
- Already have a life here, as I did my undergrad there.
-Between Bloomington/Indy campuses (have been told if you rank regional campus first, you will get it) I know I would be happy.
- Specifically Bloomington, the new Regional Academic Center seems appealing as a way to continue medical school in a small city setting
-For 3rd year, Bloomington's 8 person class and exposure to ALL specialties would allow me to explore interests early on.
- Have met many doctors to have as mentors through shadowing/job
-About $140k cheaper without any potential scholarships.
Cons:
-Still unsure if I would be constrained to practicing in the Midwest; unsure if I want to remain in the Midwest my entire life.
- Not too many clinical volunteer opportunities sponsored by the medical school outside of Indy, Terre Haute, and South Bend
- Have heard that gunners can be troubling in some classes
-5 year MD/MPH program
Tulane
Pros:
-4 year MD/MPH program
-Students were the happiest and most chill I have seen at any school
-Culture of New Orleans >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Culture in most of Indiana
-Cost of living isn't too much different than Indiana schools
-Everyone knows Tulane
-SOOOO Many Clinical Volunteer Options
Cons:
-Cross-country move would be difficult
-Essentially would have to start over as I know no one in the South
-Swamp *Butt*
-No/Very Little Rock Climbing (avid rock climber/hiker)
-Very high tuition
I knew if it boiled down to these two schools, it'd be a difficult decision, but I flip back and forth between the schools from day to day so having more information/opinions would be suber beneficial!
Thank you!
Indiana
Pros:
- Already have a life here, as I did my undergrad there.
-Between Bloomington/Indy campuses (have been told if you rank regional campus first, you will get it) I know I would be happy.
- Specifically Bloomington, the new Regional Academic Center seems appealing as a way to continue medical school in a small city setting
-For 3rd year, Bloomington's 8 person class and exposure to ALL specialties would allow me to explore interests early on.
- Have met many doctors to have as mentors through shadowing/job
-About $140k cheaper without any potential scholarships.
Cons:
-Still unsure if I would be constrained to practicing in the Midwest; unsure if I want to remain in the Midwest my entire life.
- Not too many clinical volunteer opportunities sponsored by the medical school outside of Indy, Terre Haute, and South Bend
- Have heard that gunners can be troubling in some classes
-5 year MD/MPH program
Tulane
Pros:
-4 year MD/MPH program
-Students were the happiest and most chill I have seen at any school
-Culture of New Orleans >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Culture in most of Indiana
-Cost of living isn't too much different than Indiana schools
-Everyone knows Tulane
-SOOOO Many Clinical Volunteer Options
Cons:
-Cross-country move would be difficult
-Essentially would have to start over as I know no one in the South
-Swamp *Butt*
-No/Very Little Rock Climbing (avid rock climber/hiker)
-Very high tuition
I knew if it boiled down to these two schools, it'd be a difficult decision, but I flip back and forth between the schools from day to day so having more information/opinions would be suber beneficial!
Thank you!
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