Ucla...ucsf....

[ohgee]

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Hello...

I was very excited today as I received a call from UCSF, that I've been taken off the waiting list and am accepted to their program!
Now...I have to make a decision in 15 days to choose between UCLA and UCSF, and I am wondering if you guys can help me out...

I know generally the goods and bads about both schools, but I just want to clarify something....


1. Is UCLA a better school if I intend to specialize into Ortho, pedo, or oral surgery programs? I heard UCLA is a better specialty school because of its PASS/NOPASS system and students there has high Board Schools. I favor Pass/No pass, I guess getting a Pass in a class is better than getting a C.

2. What is the patient pool for UCSF and UCLA? I ask many people, some says UCSF is better, some says UCLA is better.

3. I intend to come back to SoCal after dental school, would it be better for me to stay in UCLA, for better networking purposes?


The reason I ask these questions is that my girlfriend is going to school in Oakland, and she wants me to go with her to Bay area. Generally, I had a great impression with UCSF, but I want to keep my option open. I will go to UCLA if going there will enhance my chances to specialty, but also provide excellent clinical training....

Thanks! Your answers will help me a lot!

 

[albertgalois]

Dude,
Congratulation!


Yes, UCLA is P/NP and UCLA students have the National Board part I score in the top 2 (after Harvard). A significant percent of UCLA students go into specialty. Some years, more than 20% were accepted into specialty like ortho, ortho surgery, periodontics...etc.


I have a friend go to UCSF and he is not happy about it. Cut throat because it is on A/F system. OF course, there is competition at UCLA but the students are much nicer and help each other. You will not regret to go to UCLA.

 

[StarGirl]

go to both! congrats dude...if it was me i'll go to ucla because you can't beat being a bruin...
but if i was to think logically i would probably have went to ucsf cause I know too many of the profs at ucla from undergrad 🙂 but who knows... i'm happy at columbia and we're going on H/P/F next yr yay! 🙂
2 hours til next exam...gotta cram...good luck on your decision... both great schools 🙂

 

[ohgee]

Thanks for all your help! I've decided to attend UCSF!