medschoolgorl
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I'm super conflicted about picking either OHSU or UIC. I recently got into OHSU and was pretty set on UIC before. Can someone help me see the light? Pros and Cons of each listed below, I'm also out of state for both and tuition is virtually the same (expensive!)
OHSU
Pros:
1. really good program and reputation
2. good research opportunities
3. beautiful campus and hospital affiliations
4. Warm atmosphere
5. Portland could be a really cool experience for me to get more in touch with my outdoorsy, fit, artsy side.
Cons
1. not sure how I would like Portland (I'm currently living in LA and it's a bit different)
2. no other medical school schools in the vicinity to network
3. no summer after M1 :/
UIC
Pros:
1. really warm atmosphere when I went, I loved the people and felt like I could fit in there well
2. Chicago is a sick city and I'd love to give it a try1
3. Located in downtown Chicago, in proximity to a lot of other medical schools which allows for a lot of research and networking opportunities
4. You can tell the administration is very supportive and open to student feedback
Cons
1. Chicago is cold, not sure if I could handle lol and my friend who lives there has told me its a bit dangerous
2. Reputation of UIC isn't as good, heard that it's on the "decline"
3. no chance of becoming a Illinois resident and gaining in-state tuition
These are pros/ cons I can think of off the top of my head, but if anyone has any more knowledge on either program or opinion about where they would choose, drop a comment PLEASE. Thanks!
OHSU
Pros:
1. really good program and reputation
2. good research opportunities
3. beautiful campus and hospital affiliations
4. Warm atmosphere
5. Portland could be a really cool experience for me to get more in touch with my outdoorsy, fit, artsy side.
Cons
1. not sure how I would like Portland (I'm currently living in LA and it's a bit different)
2. no other medical school schools in the vicinity to network
3. no summer after M1 :/
UIC
Pros:
1. really warm atmosphere when I went, I loved the people and felt like I could fit in there well
2. Chicago is a sick city and I'd love to give it a try1
3. Located in downtown Chicago, in proximity to a lot of other medical schools which allows for a lot of research and networking opportunities
4. You can tell the administration is very supportive and open to student feedback
Cons
1. Chicago is cold, not sure if I could handle lol and my friend who lives there has told me its a bit dangerous
2. Reputation of UIC isn't as good, heard that it's on the "decline"
3. no chance of becoming a Illinois resident and gaining in-state tuition
These are pros/ cons I can think of off the top of my head, but if anyone has any more knowledge on either program or opinion about where they would choose, drop a comment PLEASE. Thanks!
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