Last minute TMDSAS ranking question. I'm trying to decide whether to rank Texas Tech Lubbock or El Paso high on my rank list. I really enjoyed both of my interview experiences and think I will be happy at both. Here are my pros and cons list:
El Paso
Pros:
- Newer systems based curriculum
- Border town so a lot of patient exposure opportunity
- True pass fail system
Cons:
- Farther from home (9 hour drive)
- No NBME exams
- School is not known to prepare well for STEP
Lubbock
Pros:
- NBME exams
- Closer to home
- Higher STEP scores (school is said to better teach to STEP)
Cons:
- Older, traditional curriculum
- Multi campus system so clinical years may not be in Lubbock
Let me know what you think or why you chose one over the other!
El Paso
Pros:
- Newer systems based curriculum
- Border town so a lot of patient exposure opportunity
- True pass fail system
Cons:
- Farther from home (9 hour drive)
- No NBME exams
- School is not known to prepare well for STEP
Lubbock
Pros:
- NBME exams
- Closer to home
- Higher STEP scores (school is said to better teach to STEP)
Cons:
- Older, traditional curriculum
- Multi campus system so clinical years may not be in Lubbock
Let me know what you think or why you chose one over the other!
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