TKTDart-
Hi. Stony Brook first year here.
I can (sort of) comment on the SB set up; I guess someone in those years would be better, and perhaps if you had a specific question I could get more precise. But anyways, you have your basics that you MUST do: medicine, surgery, peds, psych, etc. and there is chance for elective time during your third year, but I think you have to do medicine and surgery first. The medicine and surgery here is 8 weeks each, not 12 like some schools - not sure if that's a good or a bad thing for you. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Let me know if there's a specific question you're looking for and I'll ask around.
And as for cost, you will be bumped down to instate after your first year here, so the total four year cost may be a factor to consider.
Good school here, in my biased opinion.
Best of luck with whichever you choose.
dc
