Meharry vs Howard

[mayjay02]

I have been torn between my top two choices, Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry and Howard University.

Meharry:
Pros
- close to home
- I go to school in Nashville so I’m familiar with the area
- I know many people there already
- slightly less expensive
- slightly renovated

Cons
- in Nashville (I want to try new places)
- out dated facility in some areas
- does not have residency for the specialty I want


Howard
Pros
-change of scenery
- more diversity
- more well known
- my best friend lives in the city so I won’t be alone
-has specialty residency I want to attend

Cons
-far from home
-have not visited in person (yet)
-cost of living slight more expensive

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[macsak]

I have been torn between my top two choices, Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry and Howard University.

Meharry:
Pros
- close to home
- I go to school in Nashville so I’m familiar with the area
- I know many people there already
- slightly less expensive
- slightly renovated

Cons
- in Nashville (I want to try new places)
- out dated facility in some areas

Howard
Pros
-change of scenery
- more diversity
- more well known
- my best friend lives in the city so I won’t be alone

Cons
-far from home
-have not visited in person (yet)
-cost of living slight more expensive

which is closer to where you wish to practice in the future?

 

[mayjay02]

which is closer to where you wish to practice in the future?

I want to practice in Atlanta, so meharry is closer.

 

[macsak]

I want to practice in Atlanta, so meharry is closer.

better networking if you go to meharry then...

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Both are HBCUs, so SNDA/NDA networking will make the issue of networking a wash as long as you take advantage. Go cheaper!

 

[EnchantedCookies]

If Meharry doesn't have the residency for the specialty you want, you might be able to have those cases in your clinics = more experience. Additionally, you should REALLY get in touch with individuals who are in residencies with Howard grads and also talk to some of their current students. A lot of mix reviews there, so be sure to look into that before making a decision.