SLU vs Creighton vs Jefferson

[koalala]

Hi everyone,

I have been fortunate enough to have been accepted to three schools. There wasn't one school that I absolutely loved when I interviewed, and they all have similar tuition, so I would love some more opinions on these schools. I was not given any scholarships by Jefferson, was offered $10k from Creighton, and haven't heard back from SLU yet. I'm definitely not sure which specialty I'm interested in pursuing, so I do not want to go anywhere that may negatively impact my chances of getting into more competitive specialties. I have also heard that I should consider schools that are in the area I would ultimately want to live; how important is this consideration? I eventually want to live in the midwest or west, possibly return to Colorado.

SLU
Pros:

• very committed to student welfare and happiness
• "hands-on" 3rd year
• fairly easy to get involved in research if you are willing to seek it out
• true P/F
• size of city is what I am used to living in

Cons:

• on interview day, several students I spoke with seemed apologetic about the school ("It's a good school, but it's not WashU"), overall impression that it was many students' second choice
• unsafe location
• older facilities
• currently on probation

Creighton
Pros:

• students seemed very happy to be there, friendly and welcoming
• decent reputation for clinical training
• new hospital
• well worn path to go back to Colorado

Cons:

• *very little focus on research
• I don't particularly like Omaha, but I don't dislike it either
• lower average step 1 scores

Jefferson
Pros:

• everyone I met on interview day seemed to love being there
• great area of Philly, relatively safe, lots to do
• nicer facilities
• large, active alumni network

Cons:

• Huge class size (not sure if that is a problem during rotations, concerned about being lost in crowd of students)
• *cost of living higher in Philadelphia than in St Louis or Omaha
• I'm not used to living in such a "big city", not sure how much I would like it
• far from family

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[Kingsmen2018]

Attach a poll to this thread.


Now, Let me chime in about ur points about SLU(heads up I have a huge SLU bias I will be attending in the fall).

-SLU will be off probation in October 2018 and I don't think should be a huge problem
-"older Facilities"? The brand new hospital right next to SLU will be ready in 2020.
- you have a point, the is ghetto.
- SLUS True pass fail makes everything less stressful according to current med students.

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Overall, you cant go wrong with any of these three. I think Jefferson is the "better" of the schools but SLU is probably the best fit because the lower COA, focus on student well being, and where you want to match. I think SLU can do everything Creighton can do but just a little better given the whole true pass fail. Most importantly, go with your gut!

Goodluck!

 

[koalala]

Attach a poll to this thread.


Now, Let me chime in about ur points about SLU(heads up I have a huge SLU bias I will be attending in the fall).

-SLU will be off probation in October 2018 and I don't think should be a huge problem
-"older Facilities"? The brand new hospital right next to SLU will be ready in 2020.
- you have a point, the is ghetto.
- SLUS True pass fail makes everything less stressful according to current med students.

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Overall, you cant go wrong with any of these three. I think Jefferson is the "better" of the schools but SLU is probably the best fit because the lower COA, focus on student well being, and where you want to match. I think SLU can do everything Creighton can do but just a little better given the whole true pass fail. Most importantly, go with your gut!

Goodluck!

Thanks so much for your input! I couldn't find an option anywhere to include a poll, and I thought you had to be a senior member to do that? I'm brand new to sdn and I'm still trying to figure it out, so please let me know if there's a way I can attach a poll.

 

[Kingsmen2018]

Thanks so much for your input! I couldn't find an option anywhere to include a poll, and I thought you had to be a senior member to do that? I'm brand new to sdn and I'm still trying to figure it out, so please let me know if there's a way I can attach a poll.

Maybe try edit post? I have no idea

 

[SuaveCardigans]

I would eliminate Creighton, then pick the one you are most comfortable with.

The above poster is right, Jeff is the "better" school but I dont think its significant enough a difference to go there if you like SLU more.

Congrats!

 

[metobe2018]

Jefferson is the best of them all! Creighton shouldn't even be in the picture.

 

[btuck]

Is Jefferson really better than SLU? I think SLU was ranked very high this year by USNWR, check that out just for reference.

 

[btuck]

What did you decide?