Michigan:
Pros:
- 1 yr preclinical (and overall curriculum I really like), more clinical time
- full-tuition scholarship
- location?
Cons:
- college town (I want more of a big city or professional environment, coming from a college town)
- bigger class size and overall very large school (similar to my undergrad)
Mayo:
Pros:
- more patient volume (Rare cases + serving international community)
- smaller class size: higher faculty to student ratio (but small class size can also be a con see below)
- salaried faculty: I’ve heard they are very available and mentorship/research opportunities come easily as a result (wondering how this is in Michigan)
- selectives + other campuses (can escape winter)
- not a college town
Cons:
- 2 yr preclinical
- not the best impressions from faculty and students at interview and in following interactions (makes the small class size a little spooky but my experience may not be representative of the whole class/faculty + never got a list of students to contact lol)
- very small town with rough winters (I am single)
- generous but not full-tuition scholarship
For both schools weather will be a serious adjustment, so this isn't really swaying my decision one way or the other.
At the end of the day, I want to go to a school that will support me the best going into residency. I'm anticipating that I'll be applying to a competitive residency and want the clinical time/experience, mentorship, and research experience that will support me best to be confident in my direction and application.
Pros:
- 1 yr preclinical (and overall curriculum I really like), more clinical time
- full-tuition scholarship
- location?
Cons:
- college town (I want more of a big city or professional environment, coming from a college town)
- bigger class size and overall very large school (similar to my undergrad)
Mayo:
Pros:
- more patient volume (Rare cases + serving international community)
- smaller class size: higher faculty to student ratio (but small class size can also be a con see below)
- salaried faculty: I’ve heard they are very available and mentorship/research opportunities come easily as a result (wondering how this is in Michigan)
- selectives + other campuses (can escape winter)
- not a college town
Cons:
- 2 yr preclinical
- not the best impressions from faculty and students at interview and in following interactions (makes the small class size a little spooky but my experience may not be representative of the whole class/faculty + never got a list of students to contact lol)
- very small town with rough winters (I am single)
- generous but not full-tuition scholarship
For both schools weather will be a serious adjustment, so this isn't really swaying my decision one way or the other.
At the end of the day, I want to go to a school that will support me the best going into residency. I'm anticipating that I'll be applying to a competitive residency and want the clinical time/experience, mentorship, and research experience that will support me best to be confident in my direction and application.
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