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I am honestly not sure how to rank these schools, I've been debating it in my head for MONTHS. I've interviewed at both and liked them both well enough.
LONG
pros- access to top of the line research opportunities, San Antonio seems like a chill city, 1.5 year preclinical, community seems tight knit and admin seem supportive. Also I would get to interact with a huge variety of diverse pt populations which is important to me (they have six different free clinics with diff populations). I could probably also pick up some Spanish which is a goal of mine
Cons- I absolutely hate the idea of preclinicals that aren't p/f. I don't want to be 24 and stressed over getting a 70 in a class. This is a MAJOR drawback for me.
Unknown: how much time is allotted for step 1 prep, what is the attendance policy, in house or NBME exams, what resources they provide for step 1 prep
UTMB
Pros- pass/fail preclinical. Seems insanely chill for a medical school. Which is really nice. All NBME exams. Recorded lectures, don't think I'd have to go to class. They provide a ton of step 1 prep online resources, I don't have my notes with me but I think it includes Uworld and first aid.
Cons- I hate the humidity of Galveston. Absolutely hate it. It's so disgusting. I'm sure research will be available but I doubt the opportunities will be as good as UTSA. 2 year preclinical (I want to get it over with.) Galveston's patient population is hugely different from San antonio and I don't think it's as diverse, which is a negative for me.
Unknown: time allotted for step 1 prep, where they rotate for clinicals
If someone could fill in the blanks with the unknowns for me, I'd really appreciate it. It's so hard to find this information online. Let me know what your opinions are on the schools as well! Would love to hear from MS1s
LONG
pros- access to top of the line research opportunities, San Antonio seems like a chill city, 1.5 year preclinical, community seems tight knit and admin seem supportive. Also I would get to interact with a huge variety of diverse pt populations which is important to me (they have six different free clinics with diff populations). I could probably also pick up some Spanish which is a goal of mine
Cons- I absolutely hate the idea of preclinicals that aren't p/f. I don't want to be 24 and stressed over getting a 70 in a class. This is a MAJOR drawback for me.
Unknown: how much time is allotted for step 1 prep, what is the attendance policy, in house or NBME exams, what resources they provide for step 1 prep
UTMB
Pros- pass/fail preclinical. Seems insanely chill for a medical school. Which is really nice. All NBME exams. Recorded lectures, don't think I'd have to go to class. They provide a ton of step 1 prep online resources, I don't have my notes with me but I think it includes Uworld and first aid.
Cons- I hate the humidity of Galveston. Absolutely hate it. It's so disgusting. I'm sure research will be available but I doubt the opportunities will be as good as UTSA. 2 year preclinical (I want to get it over with.) Galveston's patient population is hugely different from San antonio and I don't think it's as diverse, which is a negative for me.
Unknown: time allotted for step 1 prep, where they rotate for clinicals
If someone could fill in the blanks with the unknowns for me, I'd really appreciate it. It's so hard to find this information online. Let me know what your opinions are on the schools as well! Would love to hear from MS1s