Summer Program Decision

[titanboy101]

Hey everyone,

I have acceptances from Mayo, GSK SURP and the Emory SURE program, and I'm having a really tough time trying to decide where to go this summer. I would prefer being in Atlanta this summer but I don't know if I'm passing something big up by declining Mayo or GSK.

Does the prestige of these summer programs matter that much? The only way I would want to go to the other programs is if the prestige/name of the program helps a lot for medical school admissions and would have a great difference on my app or if I have a greater chance to get published. Do most programs generally result in a poster or abstract submission?

Also, Emory pays least while GSK and Mayo pay similar after taking into account housing.

I have to decide by Monday and I'm torn right now. I'd appreciate anyone's insight. Thank you.

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[efle]

There is no significant "prestige" associated with what campus you do your summer program at, and the odds of a publication from your summer work are small (thought not zero!). So, go to Emory.