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I've been fortunate to receive acceptances at both schools but am having a tough time deciding where I should send my deposit. Any advice is appreciated, thank you!
PNWU: pros
-Close to home: hoping to match and practice in Washington as this is where I'm from, and figured rotating in sites throughout the PNW (and especially WA), would help me match in-state. Also, support from family.
-Established school (2008) and is well-regarded by current students who go there
-Great match rates and solid board scores
-P/F
-Dedicated study spaces on campus
-Cheap cost of living in Yakima
-They allow water on campus (see LECOM lol)
PNWU: cons
-Tuition not bad but relatively higher than LECOM (59k vs 34k)
-School seems too focused on primary care. I'm likely to pursue primary care, but want the flexibility to change if it comes up
-Not that excited to live in Yakima, would love to live someplace sunny and experience something different after being in Washington my whole life
LECOM: pros
-Very established school (1998 I believe?)
-Cheap tuition (34k)
-Living in Florida big plus, I think being near the beach and in a place with sun/heat will do wonders for my mental health
-PBL seems great for me. Love having limited lectures and being able to study my own way and I think I'll adjust well to it
-Fantastic board scores and match rates
-LECOM grads do well in medicine and have a positive reputation (all anecdotal but significant nonetheless imo)
LECOM: cons
-Rotations. Small (but not insignificant) chance of having to leave Florida for these. Although current students said we could stay in Florida if we really wanted, the possibility of having to go up North (or Ohio) is not appealing
-Letter grades
-Strict admin (dress code, water/food rule)
-Far from home. Mainly worried about being able to match in WA if I go to school all the way across the country. Support system won't be a problem though as my S.O. will be moving with me.
*Basically, my biggest appeal for LECOM is to be able to live in Florida, as my S.O. and I would both love the new experience (both of my current med student friends+a doctor I shadowed all told me that location should be my top priority as med school will suck no matter where I'm at). But PNWU is such a great school, and I believe it will give me the best chance to match in WA.
Thank you!
PNWU: pros
-Close to home: hoping to match and practice in Washington as this is where I'm from, and figured rotating in sites throughout the PNW (and especially WA), would help me match in-state. Also, support from family.
-Established school (2008) and is well-regarded by current students who go there
-Great match rates and solid board scores
-P/F
-Dedicated study spaces on campus
-Cheap cost of living in Yakima
-They allow water on campus (see LECOM lol)
PNWU: cons
-Tuition not bad but relatively higher than LECOM (59k vs 34k)
-School seems too focused on primary care. I'm likely to pursue primary care, but want the flexibility to change if it comes up
-Not that excited to live in Yakima, would love to live someplace sunny and experience something different after being in Washington my whole life
LECOM: pros
-Very established school (1998 I believe?)
-Cheap tuition (34k)
-Living in Florida big plus, I think being near the beach and in a place with sun/heat will do wonders for my mental health
-PBL seems great for me. Love having limited lectures and being able to study my own way and I think I'll adjust well to it
-Fantastic board scores and match rates
-LECOM grads do well in medicine and have a positive reputation (all anecdotal but significant nonetheless imo)
LECOM: cons
-Rotations. Small (but not insignificant) chance of having to leave Florida for these. Although current students said we could stay in Florida if we really wanted, the possibility of having to go up North (or Ohio) is not appealing
-Letter grades
-Strict admin (dress code, water/food rule)
-Far from home. Mainly worried about being able to match in WA if I go to school all the way across the country. Support system won't be a problem though as my S.O. will be moving with me.
*Basically, my biggest appeal for LECOM is to be able to live in Florida, as my S.O. and I would both love the new experience (both of my current med student friends+a doctor I shadowed all told me that location should be my top priority as med school will suck no matter where I'm at). But PNWU is such a great school, and I believe it will give me the best chance to match in WA.
Thank you!
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