Downstate is closer to home for me, but UCF has newer facilities, a more innovative curriculum and seems more supportive. You can’t beat NYC hospitals though. Any and all insights would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Good question...probably somewhere urban but not married to any specific region. Probably Northeast/FL/Cali. Currently considering dermatology, but keeping my mind open.Where do you see yourself for residency?
Hmm what's the difference in COA?Good question...probably somewhere urban but not married to any specific region. Probably Northeast/FL/Cali. Currently considering dermatology, but keeping my mind open.
What do you mean by “malignant?” Just wanted clarification. Thanks!You literally can be nyc hospital. Unless it’s Columbia you can. They are malignant. Take UCF and enjoy the sunshine
I don’t think much. Have to recheck exact number. UCF offered a grant, which brings it down to around the same as downstate.Hmm what's the difference in COA?
Google "NYC residencies malignant reddit" and you'll see the horror stories. Manhattan hospitals are great, but none of them are #1.What do you mean by “malignant?” Just wanted clarification. Thanks!
They do not treat residents well at all. Let alone medical students.What do you mean by “malignant?” Just wanted clarification. Thanks!
GotchaThey do not treat residents well at all. Let alone medical students.
I agree as residents they are not treated great, but I would argue as a student it is a great experience.They do not treat residents well at all. Let alone medical students.
If you are 100% set on Derm, having that home program helps immensely with connections, applications and research. Plus I believe Downstate will start accepting 3-4 of it’s own students per year instead of only 2 which could be helpful.Doesn’t have an established home derm dept like downstate has
Absolutely. I was unaware of the support system and gunning derm where a home program is paramountMore arrows point to SUNY Downstate. Close to support system should not be discounted.
Downstate has the same exact layout and it is AMAZING. I wish more schools had it like this.solid. 1.5 yr of preclinical (-> more clinical experience -> better prep for step 2), NBME tests, and exams only at the end of block (every 8-10 weeks). This leads to a pretty well-balanced lifestyle and more time to pursue research if you're gunning for derm.