UIC vs RUSH

[mmmkoolaid]

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I am deciding between UIC and RUSH... they both have there goods and bads, including costs, size, private/public. I guess I am looking for peoples opinions and thoughts on the matter. Does Rush have the prestige for such a price? Are the students at UIC really miserable? Any comments and feedback would be appreciated!

 

[PimplePopperMD]

I just wrote my tirade in another thread of the same title. I dare not repeat it... i think it was under pre-allo

 

[imtiaz]

Originally posted by mmmkoolaid
Are the students at UIC really miserable? Any comments and feedback would be appreciated!

I'm not miserable. I've heard not so good things about the Chicago campus, but I'm at the Champaign-Urbana campus. It's great here. Very well organized, not a whole lot of problems. Rush is more expensive, but if you want to be pampered go there. They certainly don't treat us like Rush treats its students.

 

[Deegymnst]

Hi there...I am a 3rd year student at Rush and I have to say I love it! It is such a terrific school! The first two years are probably comparable to every other medical school. I didn't realize what a great school this is until I entered my 3rd year. Everyone at the school is so supportive...there is always someone to go to if you ever have any questions or problems...the rotations during 3rd year that you do at Rush are so well organized, with such high quality teaching. In short...Rush is definitely worth every cent. The faculty/staff are so supportive and really want you to do well, and will help you in any way they can. And I have to say that we are treated VERY well during our rotations at Rush! Good luck with your decision!

 

[PeterUbers]

I'm a second year @ Rush .. and I don't think RUSH "pampers" you .. as is the current line of thinking among non-Rush students (i.e. UIC students). You have to work hard for good grades your entire stay at RUSH, however, what RUSH does do for you is provide you exactly what you need to study in the form of syllabi .. so you don't need to waste time or money sorting through other very detailed texts (ala undergrad), or worry about which study-prep/aids to purchase ..

The general atmosphere at RUSH is non-competitive .. at least in my class .. it varies from class to class. That's gunna be true of any med school for the most part.. i was pretty impressed that my particular class is rather relaxed and down-to earth .. we have our gunners.. but what would med school be w/o them?

Rush is costing me an arm & a leg though .. my loan this year was for $40,000 ... ugh.. but... i'm happy, and i'm doing well in school. I don't regret any extra dollar spent to come to this school.

 

[pinbor1]

I second checking out the UIC vs. Rush thread in the pre-allopathic section.

I put my 2 cents in there. No matter what school you choose you will do fine if you are motivated enough to bust your butt. Med school ain't easy no matter where you go. Just figure out what med school is best for you. Trust your gut.

'nuff said