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I have received many PMs from people in the last couple of days which have gone unanswered, mostly because I kind of disappeared from the face of the earth since I found out I got into Hopkins. I flew to Baltimore and checked out the school and city again, and still don't know whether I should drop UCLA for Hopkins. I feel very fortunate to even have this decision to make, but it is a very difficult one for many reasons. I have very little time left to make my final decision, and I would really appreciate anyone's comments or advice.
Some of my thoughts are:
Reasons to go to Hopkins: Superb reputation/clinical exposure. Opens doors to prestigious post-graduate placements. First time to live somewhere other than California. Study under the best doctors in the world.
Reasons to go to UCLA: For me, it will cost approx. 100K less than Hopkins. I'm not interested in going into academic or international medicine, so is Hopkins necessary? Don't like Baltimore or surroundings. I like UCLA (currently work there) and am comfortable there. I love So Cal. Friends and S.O. in Los Angeles.
I know that many of you will be biased toward one school or the other for one reason or the other, but that's ok--I'd like to know why. I'd appreciate any input!!! Thank you!!!!
Some of my thoughts are:
Reasons to go to Hopkins: Superb reputation/clinical exposure. Opens doors to prestigious post-graduate placements. First time to live somewhere other than California. Study under the best doctors in the world.
Reasons to go to UCLA: For me, it will cost approx. 100K less than Hopkins. I'm not interested in going into academic or international medicine, so is Hopkins necessary? Don't like Baltimore or surroundings. I like UCLA (currently work there) and am comfortable there. I love So Cal. Friends and S.O. in Los Angeles.
I know that many of you will be biased toward one school or the other for one reason or the other, but that's ok--I'd like to know why. I'd appreciate any input!!! Thank you!!!!