UAMS vs LSU-Shreveport

[Lsufan2002]

UAMS
Pros

• Closer to Home
• Instate tuition
• Pass/Fail
• Higher Step 1 pass rates
• Have a 3 year accelerated program
• Close rotation sites

Cons

• Not sure if they use NBME Exams or in house
• Not the biggest fan of Little rock but be able to choose Fayetteville campus

LSU-Shreveport
Pros

• Just built a brand new 80 million dollar learning center
• Pass/Fail
• NBME Exams for sure
• Smaller class
• Overall better vibe from students and faculty
• Provides outside study resources
• Close rotation sites

Cons

• Out of state tuition is crazy
• Currently having accreditation issues

Summary: If anybody can add any pros or cons to either school or your experiences please do.

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[m1redsox]

No reason to pay LSU’s OOS tuition. UAMS is a great school, it’s cheaper, and it’s closer to home.

 

[Real McCoy]

As stated above, paying an additional $30-40k per year for medical school doesn't make much sense when you have a solid in-state school. If you're not a fan of LR, you're definitely not going to be a fan of Shreveport.