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Just wondering if anyone has made the decision yet?
Originally posted by xaelia
Two words: Cleveland Clinic
Originally posted by Neuronix
That's what I thought when I applied... But then when I interviewed I found there was only a loose relationship and that most if not all rotations are done at University Hospital. I guess you could choose to do elective rotations at Cleveland Clinic, but then again you could choose to do them anywhere.
Originally posted by mikecwru
You do not do "all rotations" at UH.
Originally posted by Zoobaby
MWS99, where in Detroit?
I love Cleveland. There are many very cool and safe areas close to Case. There are plenty of not-so-safe areas as well, but there is no reason to live in or go to those places. Cleveland is a city with city problems, but also plenty of good stuff for whatever you're into.
I think Cleveland has a pretty similar feel to Detroit. I lived in Ann Arbor for a while, and was raised in Cleveland. Any specific questions? Cleveland Hts (where I live now and will stay if I go to Case) is kindof like Grosse Point...
Originally posted by mws99
Hey, I'm from Lake Orion, it's about 25 miles north of downtown. I don't like Detroit so I think I will turn down my Wayne State aceptance and go to Case, which is much more expensive and has a much better reputation. Is Cleveland Heights that area up the hill within a 10 minute walk of the medical center? I drove around there a little bit and there seemed to be a lot of students walking around.
Originally posted by mws99
Is Cleveland Heights that area up the hill within a 10 minute walk of the medical center? I drove around there a little bit and there seemed to be a lot of students walking around.
Originally posted by TroutBum
Do any of you know how many people Case invites to apply for their scholarships?
Originally posted by Neuronix
On this I stand corrected.
My point was that while the Cleveland Clinic is in Cleveland, its ties with CWRU are pretty weak. I was surprised to find out when I interviewed that the prestigious clinic was not where I would be spending my time, but rather in other healthcare systems. Even on my interviews, I really had to draw out that it was unusual to do PhD work with Clinic investigators AND that most rotations were not done there. Not that I'm saying CWRU is purposely misleading applicants, just that I got the wrong impression. Also, I don't want to sound like a snob. it's just that when I compare schools like Northwestern and Case Western, I think I'd rather leave the Clinic out of the discussion.
Hey mike, since I have forgotten, could you give me a quick run-down on how much classtime is required in the first two years? Is it more of a traditional cirriculum? I sort of remember it being sort of high classroom time with a more traditional cirriculum, but I want to make sure I have it straight. Argh, too many interviews.
Originally posted by KBCoch
So they've already sent out the scholarship invitations? I guess this means that if I didn't get an invitation I should stop wondering if I might be invited. Doh!
Originally posted by mikecwru
I'll give you the old cliche again: go where you'll be happy. Don't weigh trivial factors because in 1-2 years, it will be meaingless. But I can't harp on you guys too much, I guess I got excited at med schools for "stupid" reasons, too.
The people that bitch about CWRU undergrad (seriously, more than just lighthearted joking) are just BORING people. Cleveland has more than enough to do with your time off from med school.
Originally posted by Louweezel
LOL, i hope i'm not one of the boring people...but then again, I might be. I think the key is that you need some way of getting around Cleveland. Maybe mike was one of the people lucky enough to pretty early hour. [SNIP] Coventry is ok, and so is Little Italy, but then again one does get bored after a while if these are the ONLY things within walking distance.
However, these things are probably more important to an undergrad than a med student anyway, since you'll most likely have a car (and if you weren't thinking about getting a car, get one. You'll need it). Commuter parking can be a little annoying though. Hopefully Case will be improving that soon.
I guess I'm hoping to go somewhere where downtown is still alive after 5:30, you can still see movies after 10:30 pm and the weather gets above freezing sooner than April.
On a side note though, Metrohealth rocks!! I worked there for a summer and they have great people there.
Originally posted by DoubleL
Rescuing this thread from the obscurity of the second page...
How are you guys doing on financial aid stuff? I plan to finish my FAFSA by this weekend, and according to CWRU, once they have everything they can make their offer pretty quickly.
LL
Originally posted by wack
Do we have to do the CSS thing on collegeboard.com for Case?
Originally posted by J-Brow
Has anyone filled out the budget section on the CWRU fin. aid application (the yellow one) that asks for lists of expenses and resources? I'm not sure how they want us to predict the amount our parents/spouses will contribute - is it a certain percentage of their earnings, or just a prediction, or ???
Thanks!
Originally posted by relatively prime
I'll be going to Case... unless one of the schools that I like better accepts me. I love the Case campus.
Originally posted by MidwestDental
Several of you seem to be from Cleveland or attended Case undergrad. Please do tell the good, bad and the ugly on Cleveland and Case.