Howard
Pros
SUNY Downstate
Pros
Pros
- Already confirmed, have a lease
- DC is probably nicer, haven't spent much time in Brooklyn
- Have car available
- Like previous living conditions in grad school
- The students and other classes are really cohesive
- Long travel time home, (NY)
- More expensive
- Not as ‘competitive school’- potentially could be a standout in the class(pro and con)
- Fewer research labs- research opportunities seem to be largely external
SUNY Downstate
Pros
- Cost less (in state tuition)
- More ‘competitive’ –would be in the middle of the class (pro and con)
- Step 1 prep was more emphasized during tour
- No commute
- More research opportunities
- Integrated pathways
- MD/mph available
- Would have to break a lease to go
- Not as nice apartment
- I have never lived in Brooklyn (from suburban environment but I frequented NYC)
- Not as many exams- 8-12 weeks for a total of 6 exam weeks