Nomadic_Scholar
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Hi everyone! š I'd appreciate any help as I decide between these two schools. I've been leaning towards Penn State because I like the overall vibe and the chance to live somewhere new.
Penn State
PROS:
PROS:
Penn State
PROS:
- Slightly higher rank (#72 in residency PD rank)
- Research is integrated into the curriculum
- Humanities focus
- Opportunity to pursue MD/MBA
- Home residency programs in all specialties
- On-campus housing available
- Excellent match list
- Cost ($65k)
- Far away from family
- Free response exams
- Hershey is a small city
PROS:
- Cost ($28k - Texas tuition is amazing)
- Closer to family
- Relaxed/friendly environment (has an "island vibe")
- NBME exams
- Decent match list
- 4 years on an island might feel isolating
- Slightly lower ranked (#85 in residency PD rank)
- Threat of tropical storms
- May require more driving for clinical sites
- Class size (~230) is relatively large