Hi! I’m super grateful to have been accepted to NYMC and Stony Brook SOM. I’m still waiting to hear back from some other interviews but think I should decide between these two and withdraw from one. I’ve only visited NYMC so any insight into Stony Brook is welcome! As you might be able to tell, I’m leaning toward NYMC and am kind of just trying to gain any insight into things I might not be thinking about with regard to stony Brook. Longterm I would love to live in MA and being able to match to residencies there would be huge. I’m not sure what I want to specialize in yet but likely something clinical and honestly could see myself as a family med doc.
NYMC:
Pros:
- could live at home with my parents (15 min drive away)
- would save money on rent
- step 1 and 2 taken separately
- better access to rotations in NYC
- Westchester medical center right there
- seemed like a great environment on admitted students day
- nice area, access to nature and hikes, close to a climbing gym (these are important to me)
- easier drive to Boston where my SO lives
Cons:
- slightly lower rank? Not that important to me
Stony Brook
Pros:
- in state tuition
- higher ranked school (?)
Cons:
- tbh I think I would be lonely on Long Island
- 2 hrs from NYC and even farther from family/ SO
- step 1 and 2 taken same time
Basically I think I know my answer but I would love further info on things I should consider at Stony Brook before I withdraw. Thank you!!
NYMC:
Pros:
- could live at home with my parents (15 min drive away)
- would save money on rent
- step 1 and 2 taken separately
- better access to rotations in NYC
- Westchester medical center right there
- seemed like a great environment on admitted students day
- nice area, access to nature and hikes, close to a climbing gym (these are important to me)
- easier drive to Boston where my SO lives
Cons:
- slightly lower rank? Not that important to me
Stony Brook
Pros:
- in state tuition
- higher ranked school (?)
Cons:
- tbh I think I would be lonely on Long Island
- 2 hrs from NYC and even farther from family/ SO
- step 1 and 2 taken same time
Basically I think I know my answer but I would love further info on things I should consider at Stony Brook before I withdraw. Thank you!!
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