Long SOM vs UTMB

[happycat422]

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Hello! I’m very fortunate to be choosing between Long SOM and UTMB, and I know both are excellent schools that I’d be happy to attend. As of right now (with the understanding that interests can definitely change), I’m leaning toward pursuing a competitive surgical specialty. Because of that, I’m trying to figure out whether Long SOM would set me up better for success in matching into a competitive surgical field, or if the two schools are similar enough that they would offer essentially the same opportunities/advantages. For those familiar with either or both schools, I’d especially appreciate insight!



Long SOM

Pros:

• In house I6 CT residency, Plastics Fellowship.
• Better clinical rotations (?)
• More prestigious (?)
• Better match
• Better location (city)

Cons:

• Graded preclinicals (no cap on honors, though)
• in-house exams
• higher COA and tuition

UTMB

Pros:

• I6 Plastics, CT Fellowship
• P/F for preclinicals (although they do rank)
• NBME Exams
• Closer to home (I am from the Galveston area)
• Lower COA and tuition

Cons:

• Less prestigious (?)
• Worse clinical rotations
• Slightly less competitive match
• Worse location

 

[wysdoc]

How are you still holding 2 TMDSAS schools? What deadline did Long SOM give you to make a decision?

 

[happycat422]

I got off the waitlist on Long on the 7th, then accepted the offer. On the 15th, I then was accepted off the waitlist at UTMB. I have until the 20th to respond to them.

 

[wysdoc]

I got off the waitlist on Long on the 7th, then accepted the offer. On the 15th, I then was accepted off the waitlist at UTMB. I have until the 20th to respond to them.

Ok thanks for clarifying

 

[wysdoc]

Update us here when you decide!

 

[happycat422]

I have decided UTMB 🙂 Thanks for all your help