Hi all. I was recently accepted off the waitlist for DMU after preparing to attend NSU. Pros/Cons:
DMU
Pros:
-Has a better reputation
-Cheaper ($7000 savings each year)
-Close to home (Iowa resident)
-high pass rates
Cons:
-I really don't want to stay in Iowa
-Want to pursue residency/future in the south rather than midwest
-lack of diversity?
-weather
-more difficult to find good apartment close to campus
NSU
Pros:
-Florida - I'm willing to settle down here or in Texas
-new curriculum (could be pro and con) that focuses more on boards
-newer site for school may provide opportunities for leadership, research, and closer connections with faculty?
-feel like I really fit in with the students here
-already found an apartment/roommates
-more opportunities to meet similar people
-possible clinical research opportunities at residency hospitals (I know a few residents in TY-Anesthesia and IM)
Cons:
-most recent pass rates are at 91% (could get better with new curriculum)
-more expensive
-has an iffy reputation on SDN (students have told me it's getting better)
-far from home
I'm not sure what specialty I'm looking into, but interested in primary care, EM, and Anesthesia.
Thanks in advance!
DMU
Pros:
-Has a better reputation
-Cheaper ($7000 savings each year)
-Close to home (Iowa resident)
-high pass rates
Cons:
-I really don't want to stay in Iowa
-Want to pursue residency/future in the south rather than midwest
-lack of diversity?
-weather
-more difficult to find good apartment close to campus
NSU
Pros:
-Florida - I'm willing to settle down here or in Texas
-new curriculum (could be pro and con) that focuses more on boards
-newer site for school may provide opportunities for leadership, research, and closer connections with faculty?
-feel like I really fit in with the students here
-already found an apartment/roommates
-more opportunities to meet similar people
-possible clinical research opportunities at residency hospitals (I know a few residents in TY-Anesthesia and IM)
Cons:
-most recent pass rates are at 91% (could get better with new curriculum)
-more expensive
-has an iffy reputation on SDN (students have told me it's getting better)
-far from home
I'm not sure what specialty I'm looking into, but interested in primary care, EM, and Anesthesia.
Thanks in advance!