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Hey everyone,
I was very fortunate to be accepted to Stony Brook's School of Medicine and I wanted to know the pros and cons. Here are some pros and cons from my understanding but I would love more info as I am sure I am missing some stuff (don't sugarcoat anything).
Pros:
- Solid reputation with a great match list, especially in the Northeast region
- Plenty of research opportunities (strong interest in neurology and interventional radiology so this is pretty important for me)
- 1.5-year preclinical curriculum, lots of time to study for USMLE
- In-state tuition applies for the second year
- Safe area with good housing options
Cons:
- Not a diverse patient population
- Not very near to New York City, not sure if there is a lot to do in the Long Island area
- Curriculum is H/P/F and not a true P/F, although this isn't really a big deal for me
Am I missing anything? What are the overall impressions of the school? Is there anything else I should know?
I was very fortunate to be accepted to Stony Brook's School of Medicine and I wanted to know the pros and cons. Here are some pros and cons from my understanding but I would love more info as I am sure I am missing some stuff (don't sugarcoat anything).
Pros:
- Solid reputation with a great match list, especially in the Northeast region
- Plenty of research opportunities (strong interest in neurology and interventional radiology so this is pretty important for me)
- 1.5-year preclinical curriculum, lots of time to study for USMLE
- In-state tuition applies for the second year
- Safe area with good housing options
Cons:
- Not a diverse patient population
- Not very near to New York City, not sure if there is a lot to do in the Long Island area
- Curriculum is H/P/F and not a true P/F, although this isn't really a big deal for me
Am I missing anything? What are the overall impressions of the school? Is there anything else I should know?