Hey y'all! I appreciate any and all input because I found out yesterday that I got into USF Select but have to decide by tomorrow whether I want to go there or Texas Tech El Paso PLFSOM. I'm a Texas ISS.
USF Select
Pros
Texas Tech Paul L Foster School of Medicine
Pros
Cons
USF Select
Pros
- Well reputed and established
- Seem to do some hand holding for research which would be nice since I don't have a research background but do want to get involved
- Tampa for the first 2 years is a great city to be in!
- 140K extra in tuition for the total 4 years since I would be paying out of state tuition compared to Texas in state tuition otherwise
- Harder to travel home while in PA
- I've never actually visited since my interview was virtual due to covid
- The Select program itself seems to offer some beneficial seminars and experiences but I'm not sure how much of an impact it will be
- Have to Move to Lehigh Valley Network in PA for MS3 and MS 4
- H/HP/P/F grading system but this is by the score you get and not on a curve so it might be a way to differentiate but it also might just be added stress
Texas Tech Paul L Foster School of Medicine
Pros
- I actually got to visit the campus and know people there who have had good experiences
- Only have to pay 20K a year so significantly cheaper
- Great curriculum with a staff that truly believes in it
Cons
- The city itself feels more isolated
- More recently established and hence not as well connected with residencies around the nation
- Not as much research available
- True Pass/Fail for the first 2 years so everything is dependent on MS3
- Mandatory Spanish which is great for learning a skill but if I struggle then clinical rotations might end up being a lot harder
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