Long School of Medicine (UTHSCA) with scholarship vs. Baylor COM

[asnack22]

Hi guys, I know this is a great problem to have, but I just got off the waitlist at Baylor COM, which was always my top choice. However, my husband and I had already settled on moving to San Antonio in a couple of months. I also received a full tuition scholarship to UTHSCA Long School of Medicine this week. For the record, I am interested in competitive specialties such as ophthalmology and urology.

UTHSCA Long School of Medicine

Pros:

• Full tuition scholarship!
• Similar cost of living to the city I currently live
• Husband excited and on board (but has not found a job yet)
• Am supposed to start dual MD/MPH program next week

Cons:

• Less research opportunities
• Weaker match list in regards to competitive specialties
• No hospital in San Antonio that particularly excites me

Baylor COM

Pros:

• Decent tuition for a private school
• Better reputation
• More research opportunities
• Texas Medical Center

Cons:

• Higher cost of living than San Antonio
• Would have to convince husband to change course right now
• No scholarship= more debt
• Unsure about global health opportunities available
• I've heard San Antonio is prettier than Houston?

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[ese2]

Hey! Now that it's been a couple months, what school did you end up choosing?

 

[skeptastic]

Hey! Now that it's been a couple months, what school did you end up choosing?

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