Loyola MAMS or EVMS MM?

[Papanaco]

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Hi, I'm deciding between Loyola's MAMS program and EVMS's Medical Master's program and would like your input on which factors I should look and choose on.

They both are similar in class size (50is). Both seem to have a very supportive faculty and staff that help/aid their students in getting into medical schools.

However, the MM program is taught in the same setting as the medical students while the MAMS program is taught by professors that teach MAMS exclusively, not medical students.

Both seem similar in cost and both are very esteemed programs in the post-bacc program field, although EVMS seems to be more solid. Beyond just the fact that they both have high med school matriculation rates, I can't find any solid information on how their graduates did and where they went, however.

Can anyone provide any thoughts?

 

[common man]

evms oos cost of attendance is 80K. very tough to get va residency. otherwise, sdners say evms has one of the best linkages.

 

[Papanaco]

evms oos cost of attendance is 80K. very tough to get va residency. otherwise, sdners say evms has one of the best linkages.

I think 80k is a high estimate (http://www.evms.edu/education/finan...school_of_health_professions/medical_masters/) 🙂

Do you mean that it has best linkage with it's on m.d. program or with other medical schools?

 

[DrMidlife]

I agree. Choose on long term cost of attendance based on the med school(s) where you're most likely to end up from either program.

How far are you from getting an MD acceptance in your home state?

Loyola MAMS is better known in general, and better known on the west coast in particular.

Best of luck to you.

 

[Papanaco]

I agree. Choose on long term cost of attendance based on the med school(s) where you're most likely to end up from either program.

How far are you from getting an MD acceptance in your home state?

Loyola MAMS is better known in general, and better known on the west coast in particular.

Best of luck to you.

Hi DrMidlife!

My home state is GA and I spoke to EVMS about in state residency if I establish VA residency during MM years and they said the state probably probably won't qualify me for in state tuition since I moved for academic regions so there is no long term financial incentive for me to go EVMS over Loyola. I wish there was more information on success/result from MAMS program.

 

[common man]

I think 80k is a high estimate (http://www.evms.edu/education/finan...school_of_health_professions/medical_masters/) 🙂

Do you mean that it has best linkage with it's on m.d. program or with other medical schools?

i'm sorry that I was not clear. after doing your master's, i expect you'll be doing the EVMS MD program. for the EVMS MD program, oos cost of attendance is 80K for the next four years.

scroll to the bottom

http://www.evms.edu/education/finan...ndance/doctor_of_medicine/doctor_of_medicine/

yes, for linkage, I was referring to the EVMS MD program. the school that takes the most students from this program is EVMS. having said that, IIRC there was conflicting info in the EVMS thread (40 pages) about the success rate. I read the whole darn thread a long time ago. i never feel comfortable putting all my eggs in one basket. i recommend that before you consider dropping big bucks, read the whole EVMS thread. you can easily skip posts and scan for stuff on success rate.

i think it depends on your stats too on how badly you need linkage vs. just needing a boost.

 

[AntonFreeman]

I think it depends on if you want to start medical school without a gap year or not. I will most likely attend EVMS but I have put a lot of thought into other programs. I think Loyola wants you to apply after you finish the program and gives you an interview if you get 3.5 or higher in the program. I also think if your application is close to accepted range of medical school applicants you should consider applying after finishing the SMP so you might have more options to choose from. With increase in class size at EVMS, maybe you want to hold your spot at both places and make your final decision after how the current class does with linkage.

 

[Asm0309]

I don't want to dig up an old thread but i was wondering if anyone could add anything more to this.

I was recently accepted to both programs as well and looking for a little reassurance on which one to decide on.

Does anyone know anymore about the MAMS scholarship or who usually qualifies for it?

Loyola guarantees an interview if you receive a 3.5 and a 30, but how strong is their linkage?
I know EVMS offers a ton of hands on help ( they showcase that even during the application process ) but how does Loyola do in the aspect as well.

Sorry if theses questions are more pointed at Loyola, I've been strongly stalking the EVMS thread but would love opinions comparing the two.

Side note, any ideas on areas to look for apartments in either location?

I guess i'm looking for a second opinion that Loyola would be a bad choice of the two.