I have been accepted at PNWU and waitlisted at Touro-Harlem. The admission director told me I will be offered seat for sure (100%) by the end of the month. I have created pros and cons for both schools. Any advice would be helpful.
Touro (NY)
Pros:
1. City, more opportunities, diverse
2.
Closer to family
/family support
3.
Rotations in NYC metro area during 3rd and 4th year so most likely won’t have to move at all.
4. Better chance to get residency in NY.
Cons:
1. Expensive living cost if live close to school but rent now is cheap (not in school area) 2. Commute to/from school (about 40 to hr by bus one way)
3. Maybe less supportive administrator (seems like) because there was some issues back in 2016/17 with over acceptance. Staffs responsible were all fired though.
4. Lower 1st attempt board passing rate but increasing yearly.
PNWU (Yakima)
Pros:
1.
Lower living cost, Cheaper housing, nice weather
2. Maybe better study environment because of less distractions
3. Seems like more supportive administration.
4. Above average 1st attempt board passing rate.
Cons:
1. Far from home, less support, moving to different state
2. Most likely need to move during 3rd and 4th year rotations to different places/states.
3. Rural area so less opportunities, school mostly primary care focused.
4. Not so good rotation quality (mixed reactions). Also losing some sites to other medical schools.
Please correct me if I have facts wrong.
Thank you in advance.
