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UCLA (Traditional MD) vs. Pitt
noname8291
Full Member
I vote UCLA - p/f clerkships is huge!!! + nice weather (also wow congrats on full rides)
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deleted1161395
Each option is great, so it depends on what factors you prioritize. I vote Pitt b/c its cons are less significant than UCLA's. Pitt has the lower COL, less traffic & better public transit, & you seem to like the city better than LA (in general). Support is essential, so being closer to family & feeling more supported by the school seem huge. It doesn't snow in Pitt as much as one might think. Research is great at both schools; not that it means much but Pitt is slightly higher ranked in NIH funding.
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deleted1158770
Pitt, it seems that you’d feel more supported and comfortable there
UCLA the location is better plus p/f clerkships. And they have more urm students
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Doctor Peculiar
Full Member
I agree, so much less stress when everything is PF. And the research year is huge if you want to pursue something competitive as most people take a 5th year for that. Congratulations on both schools regardless!
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deleted1148183
If you want to pursue something competitive, UCLA wins with its P/F.
If you’re dead-set on primary care or anything noncompetitive, Pitt is better with its supportive environment, feeling more support while you go there anyways.
If you’re dead-set on primary care or anything noncompetitive, Pitt is better with its supportive environment, feeling more support while you go there anyways.
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tropicalfruit
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