UF vs GT

[mdandphd]

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Okay so here's my story:

I was accepted to UF and GaTech, both with a full ride. I ended up choosing UF bc I thought it'd be better for premed than gt. turns out I want to get a PhD in biomed eng with my md.. i feefeel like a fool for not going to tech bc it's so good for bme.. uf is good and I like the school but should I transfer to gt? Or would I be able to succeed just as we at uf???

 

[tiedyeddog]

Okay so here's my story:

I was accepted to UF and GaTech, both with a full ride. I ended up choosing UF bc I thought it'd be better for premed than gt. turns out I want to get a PhD in biomed eng with my md.. i feefeel like a fool for not going to tech bc it's so good for bme.. uf is good and I like the school but should I transfer to gt? Or would I be able to succeed just as we at uf???

...? Apply to MD/PhD programs near the end of getting an engineering degree at UF. You don't need to switch for undergrad. GT doesn't have a medical school, as far as I know.

Even if it did, you'll save time by applying MD/PhD together after completing a bachelors of engineering (or whatever they get) at UF.

 

[plumhill]

Doesn't matter where you go; it matters how you do. Stay where you are, esp if you like UF!

 

[circulus vitios]

Georgia Tech will destroy your GPA.

 

[mdandphd]

i appreciate the responses everyone. I do have an interest in engineering but being a physician in academics medicine is my number 1 goal. I want it more than anything. i just want to know if uf is as good as tech for my goals. i would never want to limit myself. also do any of you know any good mstps?

 

[tiedyeddog]

i appreciate the responses everyone. I do have an interest in engineering but being a physician in academics medicine is my number 1 goal. I want it more than anything. i just want to know if uf is as good as tech for my goals. i would never want to limit myself. also do any of you know any good mstps?

Yes. UF is a great school. No one cares where you do undergrad.

Any MSTP is a good MSTP. There are only 40 (I believe) and all of them are at very highly ranked and regarded schools.

Bio engineering is a different beast. You need to look at specific schools for that kind of program.

It sounds like you haven't even started college yet. Engineering classes are hard. Why don't you take a year of those and then worry about MSTP programs?

 

[Ironmandoc]

...? Apply to MD/PhD programs near the end of getting an engineering degree at UF. You don't need to switch for undergrad. GT doesn't have a medical school, as far as I know.

Even if it did, you'll save time by applying MD/PhD together after completing a bachelors of engineering (or whatever they get) at UF.

Georgia Tech does not have a medical school while UF does. Plus, applying from Florida is much better than applying from Georgia since there are 7 MD schools in Florida.

 

[tiedyeddog]

Georgia Tech does not have a medical school while UF does. Plus, applying from Florida is much better than applying from Georgia since there are 7 MD schools in Florida.

MSTP programs don't differentiate between instate and out of state.

 

[Sephiroth]

MSTP programs don't differentiate between instate and out of state.

There are also non-mstp md/phd programs too, some of which do have in-state preference. I know for a fact UF's md/phd program is actively trying to achieve a higher proportion of in-state students.

 

[dr zaius]

i appreciate the responses everyone. I do have an interest in engineering but being a physician in academics medicine is my number 1 goal. I want it more than anything. i just want to know if uf is as good as tech for my goals. i would never want to limit myself. also do any of you know any good mstps?

For getting into MD/PhD programs? UF is fine. Do tons of research and keep your GPA up-same deal no matter where you go for undergrad. UF has enough research labs and a blossoming BME department for you to do what you need to do. If you're talking about getting a PhD before going to medical school (this is stupid and you shouldn't do it) then of course tech is the better option.

Tech doesn't have a medical school per se, but they do a lot of collaborations with Emory.

I'm still a little confused about your intended pathway. You are talking about applying to MD/PhD programs, right?

 

[mdandphd]

No I'm not getting a PhD first. That sounds like a hassle. i want to get into an mdphd program. They do first two years of med school, then PhD, then 2 years again to finish med school. UF offers that program and so does Miami, Hopkins, UCLA, Harvard, etc.

also on a different note, is a physics major a better alternative to eng for pre med? I know physics isn't related much to med school but it's interesting and isn't as many credits as eng (I don't want to take too long finishing undergrad since mstp will take a long time as it is

 

[Ignatius M.D.]

Georgia Tech will destroy your GPA.

This. Seriously, don't underestimate it.

Georgia Tech does not have a medical school while UF does. Plus, applying from Florida is much better than applying from Georgia since there are 7 MD schools in Florida.

This too.

 

[tiedyeddog]

No I'm not getting a PhD first. That sounds like a hassle. i want to get into an mdphd program. They do first two years of med school, then PhD, then 2 years again to finish med school. UF offers that program and so does Miami, Hopkins, UCLA, Harvard, etc.

also on a different note, is a physics major a better alternative to eng for pre med? I know physics isn't related much to med school but it's interesting and isn't as many credits as eng (I don't want to take too long finishing undergrad since mstp will take a long time as it is

If you want to do a PhD in bio engineering I would say it's best to do an undergrad in engineering of some kind.

 

[Ignatius M.D.]

No I'm not getting a PhD first. That sounds like a hassle. i want to get into an mdphd program. They do first two years of med school, then PhD, then 2 years again to finish med school. UF offers that program and so does Miami, Hopkins, UCLA, Harvard, etc.

Many schools offer the program in this manner.

also on a different note, is a physics major a better alternative to eng for pre med? I know physics isn't related much to med school but it's interesting and isn't as many credits as eng (I don't want to take too long finishing undergrad since mstp will take a long time as it is

Major in whatever you enjoy that allows you to maintain an A- or higher grade point average. If that's Art History, then so be it. If it's physics, then that's fine too.

 

[sinam]

I'm a bmed applying this cycle for med school, pm me if you have any specific questions.

Yea gatech is hard, bmed is especially hard, but if you like it this is obviously the place to go. Lots of aweskme research opportunities, even with emory. I have a 3.7 but barely and after a lot of work. People say med school can be easier than bmed here haha I hope so but I doubt it

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[Sabio23]

UF just started their first undergrad BME class. Although it probably isn't as great at tech at engineering, the premedical resources are very helpful. Aside from that, UF is an AMAZING university, especially for a state school. You will have plenty of research opportunities either in BME, radiological science, or through Shands. As for majors, you can do anything you have an interest in whether its BME or not. There's also a new bioengineering minor if you don't want to commit to the BME major. PM me for more details if you want to know more about UF.